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.
- Meilleure preuve
- D
- Précautions
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Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.
Ce que dit la science
- L'étude a montré que Lycopus americanus est plus sensible aux concentrations élevées de vanadium par rapport aux espèces culturales et herbacées.
- Lycopus americanus subsp. laurentianus, un nouveau statut pour une espèce endémique canadienne de l’est, a été rapporté au Maine, au New Hampshire, au New York et au Vermont.
- Des pertes répétées de corolle mature symétrie bilatérale dans la famille des Lamiacées se produisent par des mécanismes distincts impliquant des changements de gènes de symétrie.
- L'étude a utilisé Hyb-Seq pour résoudre les relations évolutives au sein du sous-genre Calosphace du genre Salvia, en appuyant les hypothèses précédentes et en identifiant de nouvelles relations au niveau des sections.
- La pâturage annuel a entraîné une baisse rapide de la richesse des espèces, tandis que l'incinération printanière a maintenu un plus haut diversité d'espèces dans les communautés de prairies humides sur 23 ans.
- Lycopus americanus a été trouvé dans les unités stratigraphiques 4-13, associé à d'autres taxons de forêts montagnardes.
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: L'étude a montré que Lycopus americanus est plus sensible aux concentrations élevées de vanadium par rapport aux espèces culturales et herbacées.
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.
Sources
- 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