Skullcap is a Native American plant that buds purple flowers. Due to its three active components, baicalein, baicalin and wogonin, skullcap’s dried leaves and stems have long been used in herbal medicine to support healthy sleep and stress levels. It pairs well with and is often seen in herbal formulas with valerian. Organic Connections uses certified organic farming and harvesting practices to ensure to health of the planet and the quality of their bulk herbs. Their skullcap is cut and sifted so you can make a superior herbal combination of your own or use it to brew an herbal cup of tea. Please note, those with liver concerns should speak to a health care practitioner before consuming skullcap. [CUT & SIFTED]
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Organic Skullcap (Scutellaria Lateriflora)
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Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Those with liver concerns should speak to a health care practitioner before consuming skullcap
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Make a superior herbal combination of your own or use it to brew an herbal cup of tea
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Scutellaria Lateriflora (Skullcap)
By: Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.)
Do you lie awake at night, anxious or tense, going over all of the tasks that must be accomplished the following day? Skullcap may be just what you need to let it all go and help you to get to sleep and better cope with your demanding lifestyle.
Scutellaria grows in the damp woodlands or swamps of Eastern North America. It has pointed leaves and many two-lobed violet blue (sometimes pink) flowers. All aerial or above-ground parts of this perennial are dried and used medicinally.
Native tribes in the eastern parts of the United States were the first to use Skullcap medicinally. At that time it was used to treat female conditions, including menstrual pain or irregularity. It went on to become the cure for rabies in the 1700’s, which also explains why many know it as mad-dog weed or mad-dog skullcap. Although we now know that skullcap was not a cure, it does alleviate some of the symptomology such as twitching or convulsion. Today, the use of skullcap is centered on its efficacy with nervous conditions, such as anxiety, stress, muscular spasm or tension due to stress and
insomnia.
Although Scutellaria has not been studied extensively in terms of its medicinal properties, it is believed that one of its more abundant flavanoids, scutellarin, is responsible for its sedative, nervine and anti-spasmodic effects. As well as treating tension, anxiety, and
insomnia, it is also commonly prescribed for tension headaches, menstrual cramping,
fibromyalgia
and mild cases of Tourette’s or seizure disorders. Research is also now suggesting that this same flavanoid may improve blood flow in patients prone to clots, those suffering from cerebral thrombosis or stroke-induced paralysis.
As with most herbs, skullcap can be used as a tincture, made into a tea or infusion, as well as powdered and used in capsules. Although there are no safety issues with the herb itself, there have been a number of reports of patients suffering liver damage following consumption of a similar herb that is often mislabeled as skullcap. A dosage of anywhere from 3-6 g/day is considered safe and effective. If combined with other herbs, the dosage may be considerably less, as to allow the formula a more synergistic effect.
Scutellaria Lateriflora (Sullcap) – Quick Facts
Parts Used
· Dried Aerial Parts
Applications
· Insomnia, Tension, Muscular Tension, Anxiety, Menstrual Cramping And Headache
Optimum Dosage
· 1-3 G Twice Daily.
Works Well With
·
valerian,
Passionflower, Hops Or
Lemon Balm
Important Information
· Skullcap Is Considered Safe And Non-Toxic, Although Be Sure That You Are Getting Only Skullcap And It Is From A Reputable Company. The Liver Damaging Effects Some Individuals Have Reported Are Thought To Be Via Cross Contamination With Another Herb.
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Scutellaria Lateriflora (Skullcap)
By: Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.)
Do you lie awake at night, anxious or tense, going over all of the tasks that must be accomplished the following day? Skullcap may be just what you need to let it all go and help you to get to sleep and better cope with your demanding lifestyle.
Scutellaria grows in the damp woodlands or swamps of Eastern North America. It has pointed leaves and many two-lobed violet blue (sometimes pink) flowers. All aerial or above-ground parts of this perennial are dried and used medicinally.
Native tribes in the eastern parts of the United States were the first to use Skullcap medicinally. At that time it was used to treat female conditions, including menstrual pain or irregularity. It went on to become the cure for rabies in the 1700’s, which also explains why many know it as mad-dog weed or mad-dog skullcap. Although we now know that skullcap was not a cure, it does alleviate some of the symptomology such as twitching or convulsion. Today, the use of skullcap is centered on its efficacy with nervous conditions, such as anxiety, stress, muscular spasm or tension due to stress and
insomnia.
Although Scutellaria has not been studied extensively in terms of its medicinal properties, it is believed that one of its more abundant flavanoids, scutellarin, is responsible for its sedative, nervine and anti-spasmodic effects. As well as treating tension, anxiety, and
insomnia, it is also commonly prescribed for tension headaches, menstrual cramping,
fibromyalgia
and mild cases of Tourette’s or seizure disorders. Research is also now suggesting that this same flavanoid may improve blood flow in patients prone to clots, those suffering from cerebral thrombosis or stroke-induced paralysis.
As with most herbs, skullcap can be used as a tincture, made into a tea or infusion, as well as powdered and used in capsules. Although there are no safety issues with the herb itself, there have been a number of reports of patients suffering liver damage following consumption of a similar herb that is often mislabeled as skullcap. A dosage of anywhere from 3-6 g/day is considered safe and effective. If combined with other herbs, the dosage may be considerably less, as to allow the formula a more synergistic effect.
Scutellaria Lateriflora (Sullcap) – Quick Facts
Parts Used
· Dried Aerial Parts
Applications
· Insomnia, Tension, Muscular Tension, Anxiety, Menstrual Cramping And Headache
Optimum Dosage
· 1-3 G Twice Daily.
Works Well With
·
valerian,
Passionflower, Hops Or
Lemon Balm
Important Information
· Skullcap Is Considered Safe And Non-Toxic, Although Be Sure That You Are Getting Only Skullcap And It Is From A Reputable Company. The Liver Damaging Effects Some Individuals Have Reported Are Thought To Be Via Cross Contamination With Another Herb.
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