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Bugleweed Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Bugleweed against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Bugleweed is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mild overactive thyroid symptoms, heart palpitations and rapid heartbeat, anxiety and restlessness.Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are dried Bugleweed herb extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bugleweed by Herbalist & Alchemist

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: dried bugleweed herb extract. The other ingredients are distilled water and ethyl alcohol, which serve as the liquid base and preservative for the extract.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Bugleweed's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Balances excess thyroid function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hyperthyroidism, Overactive thyroid, Thyroid imbalance, Excessive thyroid activity.
  • The closest evidence on file: Bugleweed is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hyperthyroidism (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for bugleweed isn't established in the data we hold. It's been studied for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), insomnia, and premenstrual syndrome, but we don't have reliable evidence that it works for any of these.

If you're considering it for a thyroid condition, that's especially important to discuss with your doctor, since thyroid disorders need careful monitoring.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bugleweed

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bugleweed should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare provider because of its effects on thyroid function. It's not safe in pregnancy — the safety data advises against it.

While breastfeeding, it may reduce prolactin and milk production, so it's not recommended then either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bugleweed

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Bugleweed.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 16 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take thyroid hormones (levothyroxine or similar), check with your pharmacist before using this product — bugleweed may reduce how well your body converts and uses thyroid medication.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Bugleweed is for people interested in herbal thyroid support, but only with close medical supervision. If you take thyroid medication or are pregnant or breastfeeding, skip this one.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you have any thyroid condition.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2018.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Bugleweed, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056104085
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2018
DSLD ID 83285
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bugleweed by Herbalist & Alchemist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 mL
Servings per container
40
UPC/BARCODE
667056104085
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Bugleweed herb extract1.5 mL--

Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol

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Label statements
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Formula

Lycopus americanus

OK

General Statements

Balances excess thyroid function

Botanical preparation ratio 1:4

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 20-30 drops (1-1.5 mL) in juice or water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy or lactation unless otherwise directed by a qualified expert.

Do not use if you have hypothyroidism or thyroid enlargement.

Keep out of children's reach

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat cure or prevent any disease.

General

NO. BGL-2 1733TH

Seals/Symbols

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Bugleweed by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Bugleweed label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bugleweed by Herbalist & Alchemist

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container40 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried Bugleweed herb extract

Interacts with
16 drugs
1.5 mL per serving

Bugleweed is a traditional herb most often used for mild overactive thyroid symptoms and the rapid heartbeat that can come with it, but high-quality h...

Dried Bugleweed herb extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bugleweed by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

dried Bugleweed herb extract 16

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Bugleweed interact with 16 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bugleweed interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried Bugleweed herb extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bugleweed with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

dried Bugleweed herb extract1 drug type · 16 drugs

Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, bugleweed may alter thyroid function.
Concomitant use of bugleweed may reduce the effects of thyroid hormones by blocking peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3).

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
dried Bugleweed herb extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bugleweed, from the product label.

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Bugleweed by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Bugleweed by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bugleweed has a known interaction with 16 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Bugleweed contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is bugleweed safe to use while I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data advises against bugleweed in pregnancy. Talk with your doctor about what's right for you.
Can I use this if I'm breastfeeding?
Bugleweed may reduce prolactin and milk production, so it shouldn't be used while breastfeeding. Check with your pharmacist or doctor for safe alternatives if you need herbal support.
What does bugleweed actually do?
Bugleweed has been studied for overactive thyroid, trouble sleeping, and premenstrual syndrome, but we don't have reliable evidence that it works for any of these. That's why it's important to use it only under medical supervision.
Why do I need to talk to a healthcare provider before taking this?
Bugleweed affects how your thyroid works, and thyroid disorders need careful monitoring. Your doctor needs to know if you're using it so they can check whether it's changing how your thyroid medication works or your thyroid function itself.
What's the liquid made of besides the herb extract?
The product uses distilled water and ethyl alcohol as the base and preservative.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bugleweed’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Bugleweed

Interacts with 16 drugs

Bugleweed is a traditional herb most often used for mild overactive thyroid symptoms and the rapid heartbeat that can come with it, but high-quality human evidence is very limited. Because i...

Read the full Bugleweed monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bugleweed's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Bugleweed 4 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Bugleweed monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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