Bacopa, brahmi, water hyssop, indian pennyworti botanical name. The american materia medica, therapeutics and pharmacognosy, 1919, was written by finley ellingwood, m. It was scanned by michael moore for the southwest school of botanical medicine. Virginia waterhorehound is a widely distributed species in central and eastern north america, ranging from ontario and quebec to florida and occurring from the minnesota in the upper midwest through nebraska, kansas, and oklahoma to. An internal secretion of suprarenal glands adrenalin or epinephrin the active principle of the medulla of the suprarenal gland cortical secretion not as yet iso. Lycopus virginicus, homeopathic remedy made by remedia homeopathy in its own laboratories.
Homeopathy medicine lycopus virginicus from william boericke s pocket manual of homoeopathic materia medica, comprising the characteristic and guiding symptoms of all remedies, published in 1906. An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions. A heart remedy, and of use in exophthalmic goitre and h. The third editon of the natures materia medica was designed to be a complete rewrite and major upgrade of the homeopathic remedy guide, second edition. Lycopus virginicus free materia medica books by kent. A heart remedy, and of use in exophthalmic goitre and haemorrhoidal bleeding. Lycopus virginicus a mildly narcotic and astringent aromatic herb having small whitish flowers. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Lycopus virginicus homeopathic materia medica william. Lycopus virginicus a text book of materia medica and. Lycopus virginicus 30c is a homeopathic medicine by boiron which mainly indicates headache or palpitations. Robin murphy natures materia medica homeopathy books. Indicated in diseases with tumultuous action of the heart and more or less pain.
This medicine comes in quickdissolving pellet form. Bulgeweed lycopus virginicus herbal materia medica 2 folio. Bugleweed is a rhizomatous herb endemic to europe and asia, and introduced in the united states. Lycopus virginicus synonyms, lycopus virginicus pronunciation, lycopus virginicus translation, english dictionary definition of lycopus virginicus. Lycopus virginicus homeopathy therapeutic range of actions as per boericke materia medica lower the blood pressure, reduces the rate of the heart and. For an herb that rarely garners even a paragraph in most modern herb books, it was written of extensively by the eclectics and other herbal doctors of the 1800s and early 1900s, including c. Narayana verlag, homeopathy, natural healing, healthy food. The stem is light green, 4angled, and slightly pubescent covered with short sparse hairs. This plant is an indigenous, perennial herb, with a fibrous root, and a smooth, straight, obtusely fourangled stem, with the sides concave, producing slender runners from the base, and 10 to 20 inches in height. This medicine uses highly diluted natural substances to relieve symptoms.
Benefits of bugleweed lycopus virginicus for health. Latin binomial lycopus virginicus common name gipsywort, water horehound, bugleweed family lamiaceae 8 parts used aerial parts 8, herb 2 qualities cooling, bitter active constituents flavonoids, tannins, various di and tri terpenes and essential oil incl. The maximum dose is 20 i in diseases of the heart, in moderate to full doses, it slows the pulse and relieves irritability and tumultuous action. Lycopus virginicus is available at remedia homeopathy. Online virtual flora of wisconsin lycopus virginicus. The materia medica by john henry clarke was written in 1902. Books of gv searching books online materia medica organon vithoulkas compass ves. Photos and information about minnesota flora virginia bugleweed. Lycopus virginicus is especially useful in cardiac irritability and weakness, whether from over strain of the heart, from rheumatic disease, constitutional debility, or from the use of. General analysis chief action is upon the heart, where it much resembles the. Online materia medica international academy of classical. Some of the wetland species have become endangered.
Rafinesque in 1828, william cook in 1869, harvey wickes felter and john uri lloyd. Lycopus virginicus bugleweed lower the blood pressure, reduces the rate of the heart and increases the length of systole to a great degree. It is native to north america, where it is widespread in eastern canada and the eastern united. They are all herbaceous plants native to europe, asia, australia, and north america. There are several lycopus species in minnesota, all with similar clusters of small, white, tubular flowers at the leaf axils, most growing in the same type of habitat at the same time, often next to each other. Lycopus virginicus is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by many common names, including virginia water horehound, american water hoarhound, sweet bugleweed, pauls betony, woodbetony, and egyptians herb. Bugleweed lycopus virginicus grows in the eastern regions of north america, especially in virginia. Plants profile for lycopus virginicus virginia water. The following serves as a description of lycopus virginicus.
Lycopus waterhorehound, gypsywort, or bugleweed is a genus in the family lamiaceae. The herbalist almanac said that most herbal writers believed that the plant was a narcotic, but we, however, infer. Lower the blood pressure, reduces the rate of the heart and increases the length of systole to a great degree. Virginia bugleweed lycopus virginicus mint family lamiaceae description. Lycopus virginicus homeopathy medicine lycopus virginicus from william boerickes pocket manual of homoeopathic materia medica, comprising the characteristic and guiding symptoms of all remedies, published in 1906 lycopus virginicus dr. Lycopus has been extensively studied in laboratory animals and its mode of action explored. Bugleweed, water bugle, sweet bugle, virginian water horehound, gipsyweedi botanical name. Phatak describes the clinically confirmed symptoms of the homeopathic remedy lycopus virginicus in his concise materia medica, published in 1977. Lycopus virginicus homeopathy therapeutic range of actions as per boericke materia medica lower the blood pressure, reduces the rate of the heart and increases the length of systole to a great degree. Cowperthwaite symptoms of the homeopathic medicine lycopus virginicus from a text book of materia medica and therapeutics by a. Gathering and using elderflowers to make lotions for beautiful skin and healing salves.
The name, brahmi, comes from brahma, the vedic god of creation. Taking bugleweed in excess of the recommended dosage may possibly result in a harmful decline in the functioning of the thyroid glands. In indian mythology, brahma created the whole universe with his thoughts while. Health benefits and side effects the herbal resource. A brief materia medica derived primarily from the works of boger with additions. During the classes, students use organoleptic skills to experience the herbs that they are studying, including tasting, smelling and observing. Lycopus virginicus homeopathic remedy lycopus virginicus drug symptoms and indications from condensed materia medica by constantine hering, published in 1877 s. Along this stem, there are pairs of opposite leaves. Lycopus virginicus is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by many common names, including virginia water horehound, american water hoarhound, sweet bugleweed, water bugle, carpenters herb, green archangel, purple archangel, pauls betony, woodbetony, wolf foot, and egyptians herb. Lycopus virginicus homeopathy medicine lycopus virginicus from william boerickes pocket manual of homoeopathic materia medica, comprising the characteristic and guiding symptoms of all remedies, published in 1906 lycopus virginicus symptoms of the homeopathic remedy lycopus virginicus from the guiding symptoms of our materia medica by constantine hering, a ten volumes comprehensive record of confirmed symptoms, published in 1879.
Botanical name lycopus europaeus, lycopus virginicus. Highest quality due to own laboratories and 250 years of. The homeopathic remedy lycopus is made from the herb bugleweed. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Lycopus virginicus homeopathy medicine lycopus virginicus from william boerickes pocket manual of homoeopathic materia medica, comprising the characteristic and guiding symptoms of all remedies, published in 1906 lycopus virginicus symptoms of the homeopathic medicine lycopus virginicus from a text book of materia medica and therapeutics by a.
Phatak a pioneer of homoeopathy in maharashtra, dr shankar raghunath phatak was born on 6th september, 1896. Lycopus virginicus homeopathy dilution 6c, 30c, 200c, 1m, 10m. Lycopus virginicus definition of lycopus virginicus by. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Lycopus virginicus homeopathy medicine lycopus virginicus from william boerickes pocket manual of homoeopathic materia medica, comprising the characteristic and guiding symptoms of all remedies, published in 1906 lycopus virginicus symptoms of the homeopathic remedy lycopus virginicus from the guiding symptoms of our materia medica by. Pheasants eye a heart medicine after rheumatism or influenza or brights disease where the muscles of the heart are in stage of fatty degeneration regulating the. Preface natures materia medica preface to the third edition natures materia medica is the third edition of the homeopathic remedy guide which was first published in august of 1995. Lycopus a 38 year old woman came for palpitations, in october 2005. Bugleweed lycopus virginicus similar to other plants in the mint family, bugleweed is safe for use, provided it is used prudently. American water horehound is most easily distinguished by. The species are most often found in wetlands, damp meadows, and stream banks. It appears to inhibit thyroidstimulating hormone and thyroidstimulating igg antibody, leading to a reduction in thyroid secretion. The multi dose is the common dosage for homeopathic remedies.
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