Botanical Name: Scutellaria lateriflora, Common Names: Skullcap, Scullcap
American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a perennial herb native to North America. The leaves of American skullcap have been used in traditional herbal medicine as a sedative and to treat conditions like anxiety and convulsions. The plant was prized by Native Americans for its powerful medicinal properties. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine, the minty, bitter and earthy dried roots of Scullcap have long been used to fight off feelings of insomnia and sleeplessness.
Rich in minerals for a healthy nervous system, an excellent nerve tonic during stress and in all states of nervous tension, agitation, anxiety, insomnia and depression. Has muscle relaxant effect, useful in twitching, trembling, convulsions or anxiety trigerred palpitations. Skullcap aids withdrawal from tranquilizers and antidepressants and is often combined with hormone balancing herbs in PMS and menopause.
