Bladderwrack, Seawrack, Fucus

Medicinal Use: contains large amount of iodine

-mineral support

-treatment of hypothyriodism (NOT hashimotos; could make worse)

Brahmi, Water Hyssop

-Aryeuvedic Plant

-used for cognitive support

-astringent, anxiolytic, antidepressant, nootropic (cognivite long term enhancement)

-known to increase thryoid hormone levels

-Bacosides A&B are the standardized constituent

Motherwort, Yi Mu Cao

Medical Actions: cardiac tonic, sedative, nervine, thyroid INHIBITOR

Lemon Balm, Balm, etc.

Pharmacology: Triterpenoids (oleanolic acid and ursolic acid) will inhibit GABA-t activity and increase GABA in the brain.

Medicinal Actions: Carminative, stimulating nervine (for some), sedative (for some)

Endocrine:  interferes with binding of TSH to thyriod cell membrane receptors.  Great for Graves disease.

Nervous: "brings joy to heart"

Immune: topical application for herpes simplex 1 and 2.