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Bugleweed Non-Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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

Bugleweed Non-Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm 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 certified organic Bugleweed extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bugleweed Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic Bugleweed extract in a non-alcoholic base of vegetable palm glycerin and Hawaiian artesian water.

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: support mild thyroid and nervous system health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hyperthyroidism, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), heart palpitations, anxiety, restlessness.
  • 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 the data we hold. Effectiveness ratings show insufficient reliable evidence for its use in hyperthyroidism, insomnia, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

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 safety data is limited, and it may affect your thyroid function — use it only under guidance from a healthcare provider. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy.

Because bugleweed may reduce prolactin (a hormone needed for milk production), the safety data advises against it while breastfeeding.

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 your exact medication before starting this product — bugleweed may reduce how well it works.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Bugleweed is mainly a consideration if you're managing hyperthyroidism under professional supervision. If you take thyroid hormone medication, you'll need to check with your pharmacist first.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are off-limits based on current safety information.

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 26, 2020.

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 Non-Alcohol, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 6339127900356
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 26, 2020
DSLD ID 238663
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bugleweed Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
20 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
30 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
6339127900356
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Bugleweed extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Non-Alcohol Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no gluten, artificial colors, pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals. Non GMO.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3

Contains no alcohol

Description: We meticulously produced this extract according to precise standards where each herbs are individually extracted according to their distinct characteristic to ensure a broad spectrum of therapeutic plant compounds. We use a classic maceration extraction method in combination with ultrasonic extraction, so that the vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, flavonoids and other active constituents of the herbs are maintained.

Non GMO Gluten free

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Ultra Sonic

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops in juice, water, tea or as desired up to four times per day.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.

Not to be used during pregnancy.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Formula

(Lycopus virginicus)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Bugleweed Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bugleweed Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Bugleweed extract

Interacts with
16 drugs
0 NP 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...

Certified organic Bugleweed extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bugleweed Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm 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 Non-Alcohol 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.

certified organic Bugleweed 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 Non-Alcohol, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bugleweed Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Bugleweed Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bugleweed Non-Alcohol 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 Non-Alcohol 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 pregnant?
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy. Talk with your OB or pharmacist about your options.
Can I use this while breastfeeding?
No. Bugleweed may lower prolactin levels and reduce milk production, so it's not recommended while breastfeeding.
What is bugleweed actually for?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say whether bugleweed works for hyperthyroidism, insomnia, or PMS. It's mostly used when someone has an overactive thyroid, but only under medical supervision.
Does this supplement have any side effects listed?
No adverse effects are documented in the data we hold, but that doesn't mean none can occur — the safety information is limited overall.
Why does the label say to use it only under healthcare provider guidance?
Because bugleweed may affect how your thyroid works, and that needs professional monitoring to stay safe.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bugleweed Non-Alcohol’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 Non-Alcohol'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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