Creeping groundsel

Bugle is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Bugle is used to treat disorders of the stomach and gallbladder. Sometimes bugle is applied directly to the mouth and throat to reduce swelling. For the treatment of wounds, goutweed is applied directly to the skin.

How does goutweed work?

There is not enough information available to be able to make a statement about how goutweed might work.

How effective is goutweed?

There is not enough scientific information to make a statement about the effectiveness of goutweed for disorders of the gallbladder and stomach, applied directly to swelling of the mouth and throat and applied to the skin for wounds. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of goutweed in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information available to assess whether or not goutweed is safe and harmless, or what side effects goutweed may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: There is insufficient reliable information on the safety and safety of goutweed during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should err on the side of caution and refrain from using goutweed.

Interactions

At the present time there is no information on interactions of goutweed with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of goutweed depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for goutweed. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.