Bugleweed

Lycopus virginicus

Lycopus virginicus,又称美洲草本或弗吉尼亚草本,是一种源自北美的传统草药。尽管其在特定的传统医学实践中的使用尚未广泛记录,但研究表明它具有潜在的药理作用。科学研究表明,从Lycopus virginicus提取物可以抑制格雷夫斯免疫球蛋白的结合和生物活性,这可能对与甲状腺功能相关的状况有益。此外,它们还在大鼠肝微粒体中显示出碘化酪氨酸脱碘酶活性的抑制作用,这可能影响甲状腺激素代谢。然而,这些发现的力量目前受到可用研究范围和深度的限制。迄今为止尚未记录到重大安全问题或药物相互作用报告,但进一步的研究是必要的,以全面了解其潜在益处和风险。

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最佳证据
D
注意事项

仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • Flavone glucuronides of apigenin, acacetin, luteolin, and their methyl ester were isolated from Lycopus virginicus, with varying concentrations found in related species. D PMID
  • 冻干提取物和自氧化成分Lycopus virginicus抑制了格雷夫斯免疫球蛋白的结合及其生物活性,呈剂量依赖性。 D PMID
  • 从北美香 Bugloss 科植物 Lycopus virginicus 中提取的成分以剂量依赖性的方式抑制了牛促甲状腺激素与人类甲状腺膜的结合。 D PMID
  • 从鼠李科维吉尼亚 vervain 中提取的物质抑制了大鼠肝微粒体中碘代甲状腺激素脱碘酶活性,不同植物种类和提取方法有所不同。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Bugleweed?

Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus) 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 Bugleweed?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Bugleweed; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Flavone glucuronides of apigenin, acacetin, luteolin, and their methyl ester were isolated from Lycopus virginicus, with varying concentrations found in related species.

How strong is the evidence for Bugleweed?

The strongest finding for Bugleweed carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Bugleweed safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Bugleweed in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Bugleweed interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Bugleweed in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Bugleweed?

Bugleweed is also known as: Зюзник виргинский.

Is 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.

来源

  1. T2 Flavone glucuronides of Lycopus virginicus. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Extracts and auto-oxidized constituents of certain plants inhibit the receptor-binding and the biological activity of Graves' immunoglobulins. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Antihormonal effects of plant extracts: iodothyronine deiodinase of rat liver is inhibited by extracts and secondary metabolites of plants. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Inhibition by certain plant extracts of the binding and adenylate cyclase stimulatory effect of bovine thyrotropin in human thyroid membranes. literature abstract metadata