A member of the Mint family, the leaves and flowers of bugle plant serve several medicinal purposes. Its usage is not as common as mint and very little research has been done on it to substantiate its benefits. That is why the amazing bugleweed benefits are yet to be explored.
1. Quick Healing
A poultice of bugleweed when applied topically on wounds is known to heal it faster. It is also known to offer effective relief from burns. A decoction of flowers and leaves in wine is used to dissolve the blood that gets clotted due to bruises. Its styptic nature prevents excess loss of blood, paving way for faster healing.
2. Complexion
Gypsies use the extract of this plant to improve their complexion. It was also used as a cosmetic in ancient times. But be careful before using bugle as a cosmetic as no studies have been done to substantiate its cosmetic properties.
3. Natural cosmetic
It is said that the extract of this plant was used by gypsies to improve their complexion. From ancient times it has been used a cosmetic. But no studies have been conducted on its cosmetic properties. So, you have to be careful when you use it as a cosmetic.
Note-
This herb has hypoglycemic action and it is advisable that diabetics consult their physician before taking this herb.