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Botanical Name |
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Lycopus europaeus L. |
English
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Gypsywort |
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Lamiaceae |
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General Info
| Description |
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An erect plant, somewhat hairy, usually with ascending branches. Leaves glabrous, elliptical lanceolate, toothed above but entire near the base. Stem quadrangular; flowers in axillary clusters with a purplish four-lobed corolla and only two fertile stamens. |
| Herb Effects |
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Sedative, thyrotropic, cardioactive diuretic, peripheral vasoconstrictor, antitussive, antihaemorrhagic; astringent, hypoglycaemic, mild narcotic and mild sedative (whole plant). |
Pharmacology
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In the treatment of hyperthyroidism and related disorders, coughs, bleeding from the lungs and consumption, excessive menstruation etc (plant); as a poultice to cleanse foul wounds (leaves). |
| Contraindication |
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Contraindicated in thyroid enlargement or hypothyroid, and in simultaneous administration of other thyroid treatments. |
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