Dasistoma pedicularia

Dasistoma pedicularia, also known as bugleweed or water bugle, is a perennial aquatic plant found in North America.

It has been used in herbal medicine for its medicinal properties, which include its ability to inhibit the conversion of thyroid hormone T4 to T3, making it a potential treatment for hyperthyroidism.

The plant is believed to have several health benefits, including reducing anxiety and insomnia due to its anxiolytic and sedative effects, as well as its potential to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

In herbal preparations, dasistoma pedicularia is often used in teas, tinctures, and infusions, and can also be found in combination with other herbs in supplements and tonics.