BUGLE WEED - LYCOPUS EUROPAEUS
BUGLE WEED - LYCOPUS EUROPAEUS
Local name: Karbinec evropský
Where to find it:
Elevation: Moist vegetation around rivers and streams
Description: Key features of Bugle Weed include its square stems, opposite leaves that are lance-shaped and toothed, and spikes of small white to pinkish flowers. The plant typically grows to a height of about 30 to 90 centimeters.
Usable parts: Stem
Medicinal properties: Bugle Weed has been used traditionally for its potential benefits on thyroid function and circulation.
Preparation: Preserve Bugle Weedby drying the aerial parts for use in herbal teas.
Harvest time: Harvest the aerial parts in mid to late summer for use in herbal teas.
Harvest method: Harvest aerial parts by cutting stems in mid to late summer, and dry them for use in herbal teas.
Conservation: Dry aerial parts and store them in airtight containers for use in herbal teas.
