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Botanical name
Scutellaria lateriflora
Also known as American Skullcap, Blue Pimpernel, Blue Skullcap, Escutelaria, Grande Toque, Helmet Flower, Hoodwort, Mad-Dog Herb, Mad-Dog Skullcap, Mad-Dog Weed, and Mad Weed.
Relaxes nervous tension and tonifies the nervous system. Used for PMS, stress, anxiety, migraines and hysteria.
Learn about Skullcap
There are two types of Skullcap (Chinese and American) and we are referring here to the American Skullcap. Skullcap derives its name from its ability to relieve tension headaches. It is an excellent herb for nervous tension and anxiety, because it both relaxes and tones the whole nervous system; this is particularly useful with menstrual tension and hysteria.
It is a valuable herb for assisting healthy sleep patterns, especially if anxiety or tension is a factor.
In Chinese medicine, Skullcap is considered excellent for cooling the mind, liver and lungs. For this reason it promotes a state of meditation and calms an overactive mind.
Common Uses
Alcohol & Drug Recovery, Anxiety, Childbirth, Cramps, Depression, Dysmenorrhea, Harm Reduction from Cannabis, Harm Reduction from Opiates/Alcohol, Heart Palpitations, Insomnia, Menstrual Cramps, Miscarriage, Mood Enhancement, Muscle Cramps, Muscle Pain, Nervous System, Nicotine & Drug Withdrawal, Pain, PMS, Relaxation, Restlessness, Sedation, Socialising, Stress, Tension, Trauma (Emotional), and Trauma (Physical).Precautions
Use caution taking Skullcap if you are also taking sedative or anxiety medication.
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References
David Hoffman (1995), The New Holistic Herbal, p233
Michael Tierra (1998), Planetary Herbology, pp345-355