American Bugleweed
Lycopus americanus
Lycopus americanus, commonly known as American bugleweed or American water-horehound, is a plant native to North America. While it has not been traditionally used in any specific medical practices, studies have shown that this species is more sensitive to high vanadium concentrations compared to other crop and grass species. Additionally, Lycopus americanus subsp. laurentianus, an Eastern Canadian endemic taxon, has been documented in states such as Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Research indicates that repeated haying can lead to a rapid decline in species richness, whereas spring burning helps maintain higher diversity in wet prairie communities over time. Scientific evidence does not currently support any specific traditional uses or medicinal applications for Lycopus americanus. Safety concerns are minimal, with no major issues recorded. There is also no reported data on potential drug interactions associated with this plant.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- El estudio mostró que Lycopus americanus es más sensible a concentraciones altas de vanadio en comparación con especies agrícolas y herbáceas.
- Lycopus americanus subsp. laurentianus, un nuevo estatus para una especie endémica de Canadá oriental, ha sido reportado en Maine, New Hampshire, Nueva York y Vermont.
- Perdidas repetidas de corola madura simetría bilateral en Lamiaceae ocurren a través de mecanismos distintos que implican cambios en genes de simetría.
- El estudio utilizó Hyb-Seq para resolver las relaciones evolutivas dentro del subgénero Calosphace de Salvia, respaldando hipótesis previas y identificando nuevas relaciones a nivel de secciones.
- La cosecha anual de heno llevó a una rápida disminución en la riqueza de especies, mientras que el quema primaveral mantuvo un mayor diversidad de especies en las comunidades de praderas húmedas durante 23 años.
- Lycopus americanus se encontró en unidades estratigráficas 4-13, junto con otros taxones de bosques montanos.
Frequently asked questions
What is American Bugleweed?
American Bugleweed (Lycopus americanus) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about American Bugleweed?
6 sourced findings are recorded for American Bugleweed; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El estudio mostró que Lycopus americanus es más sensible a concentraciones altas de vanadio en comparación con especies agrícolas y herbáceas.
How strong is the evidence for American Bugleweed?
The strongest finding for American Bugleweed carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is American Bugleweed safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for American Bugleweed in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does American Bugleweed interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for American Bugleweed in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of American Bugleweed?
American Bugleweed is also known as: Зюзник американский.
Is American Bugleweed a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Fuentes
- T2 Last interglacial plant macrofossils and climates from Ziegler Reservoir, Snowmass Village, Colorado, USA literature abstract metadata
- T2 Lycopus americanus subsp. Laurentianus (Lamiaceae): An Eastern Canadian Endemic Taxon New to the United States literature abstract metadata
- T2 Vanadium pentoxide phytotoxicity: effects of species selection and nutrient concentration. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Repeated and diverse losses of corolla bilateral symmetry in the Lamiaceae. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phylogenomics of Salvia L. subgenus Calosphace (Lamiaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Long-term effects of haying and prescribed fire on the composition and diversity of wet prairie plant communities. literature abstract metadata