RE: Herbs that affect the Thyroid

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Lemon Balm will lower thyroid function. Nettle (Urtica Dioica) is said to

be good for thyroid problems but I am unsure as to if is good for under and

over active thyroids.

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) is used for enlarged thyroid conditions. As

is Bugleweed (Lycopus Virginicus).

Barberry (Berberis Vulgaris) is a thyroid Stimulant. As far as I know, you

should only use the dried plant because the fresh root will seriously upset

your stomach and in high doses cause vomiting.

 

Hope that was helpful...and if any of it is wrong...please let me know.

 

-Vicki

Mrs.Giggles

 

 

 

joanr [joanr]

Saturday, August 26, 2000 4:25 PM

herbal remedies

[herbal remedies] Herbs that affect the Thyroid

 

 

Has anyone heard of the fact that lemon balm shouldn't be taken by

people with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)? Also that black

cohosh balances the thyroid? I can't find much info on this although I

did run into the above researching recently in one article or book or

somewhere - can't remember where..............................Joan

 

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