Skullcap - Scutellaria

Scutellaria

Skullcap, Quaker Bonnet

Family: Labiatae
 
Part used: Aerial portions
 
Constituents: volatile oils, tannins, flavenoid glycosides, bitters, iron, silica, calcium, magnesium, potassium, resin, fat and sugar
 
Actions: sedative, nervine, antispasmodic, anticonvulsive
 
Systems affected: nervous
 
Used for: relaxes states of nervous tension while at the same time renewing and revivifying the central nervous system. It as a specific use in the treatment of seizure and hysterical states as well as epilepsy. Used in all exhausted or depressed conditions including pre menstrual tension (David Hoffman)
 
Counteracts sleeplessness. Neurological conditions such as epilepsy and chorea. One of the most effective herbs to aid withdrawal from alcohol and drug use. It has considerable detoxification properties that will often present or lessen the severity of such withdrawal symptoms as delirium tremens. 15-20 drops every hour or two (Michael Tierra)
 
Epilepsy, chorea, hysteria, nervous tension states (British Herbal Pharmacopoeia)
 
Grand Mal (BHP Spec)
 
It greatly benefits the memory, aids concentration and calms the nervous system (International Register of Consultant Herbalists)
 
Pressive headache, migraine, Pre Menstrual Tension, disturbed sleep, nervous stress following bereavement or shock. Supporting nervine for workaholics compelled to work long hours with resulting mental exhaustion. "Depression of nervous and vital powers after long illness, over-exercise, over study, long continuing and exhausting labours" (Thomas Bartram)
 
Chief remedy for nervous debility following 'flu. Of value in ME, aftermath of stroke (Thomas Bartram)
 
High blood pressure, angina, twitching, tremors, palpitations, intermittent pulse, shortness of breath. Multiple sclerosis, spinal meningitis. Pain - neuralgia, neuritis, uterine pain, teething pains (Energetics of Western Herbs)
 
Calms the spirit, relieves irritability and promotes rest. Restores the nerves and promotes clear thinking. Nerve and brain deficiency: chronic weakness, fatigue or exhaustion, depression, paralysis. Neurasthenia from chronic stress or disease, drug additions etc
 
Skullcaps nervous restorative and relaxant action is supported by nutrients for a more comprehensive trophorestorative effect on actual nerve cells
 
Large doses may cause dizziness

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