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Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 Bugleweed Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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 has one active ingredient: bugleweed glycerite liquid extract, a concentrated herbal preparation. The inactive ingredients are glycerin (a common base for liquid extracts) and chocolate flavor.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: mild overactive thyroid symptoms and related conditions.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hyperthyroidism, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Thyroid hormone excess, Heart palpitations.
  • The closest evidence on file: Bugleweed is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hyperthyroidism (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bugleweed is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

The evidence for bugleweed isn't established in our data. It carries insufficient reliable evidence for hyperthyroidism, insomnia, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) — meaning studies to date haven't provided solid proof that it works for these uses.

If you're considering this product for one of those conditions, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your needs.

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 requires caution because it may affect how your thyroid works — use it only under your doctor's guidance. Safety data during pregnancy is thin, and the available information suggests it's likely unsafe during pregnancy.

While breastfeeding, bugleweed may lower prolactin levels and reduce milk production, so it should not be used. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, speak with your doctor or pharmacist before considering this product.

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.

Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you take any thyroid hormones (such as levothyroxine). Bugleweed may reduce how well your medication works by blocking the conversion of thyroid hormone in your body.

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 a single-ingredient product best for someone interested in herbal thyroid support — but only under a healthcare provider's supervision. If you take thyroid medication, this product needs a medication check first.

Avoid it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your pharmacist about whether bugleweed fits your health picture.

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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064434290222
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281729
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064434290222
IngredientAmount% DV
Bugleweed Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2006 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Chocolate flavored

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

See for yourself

Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bugleweed Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
16 drugs
0.13 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...

Bugleweed Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor 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.

Bugleweed Glycerite Liquid 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
The maker

Brand information

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

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor 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 Chocolate Flavor 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.
Can I take this while I'm on thyroid medication?
Not without checking first. Bugleweed may interfere with how your thyroid medication works by blocking your body's conversion of T4 to T3. Use the medication checker on this page with your exact thyroid drug, and then talk with your pharmacist or doctor — they may need to adjust your dose or monitor your thyroid levels.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
No — the safety data advises against it during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, don't use this product without talking to your doctor first.
Can I use this while breastfeeding?
No. Bugleweed may reduce prolactin levels and decrease milk production, so it shouldn't be used while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor if you're considering it postpartum.
Does bugleweed actually work for hyperthyroidism or insomnia?
The evidence isn't clear. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate bugleweed for hyperthyroidism, insomnia, or PMS — meaning studies haven't yet proven it works for these conditions. If you're thinking about using it for one of these, discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
What's in this product besides the bugleweed?
The active ingredient is bugleweed glycerite liquid extract. It also contains glycerin (which keeps the liquid stable) and chocolate flavor — both are inactive ingredients.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bugleweed Chocolate Flavor'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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