Herbs
Skullcap/Scullcap (Scutellaria Lateriflora)
| A.K.A.: |
Mad Dogweed, Helmet Flower, Madweed |
| Part Used: |
Herb |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antispasmodic, Febrifuge, Nervine, Sedative |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamins C, E and Zinc |
| Primary Uses: |
Anxiety, Blood Pressure/high, Convulsions, Epilepsy, Infertility, Insomnia, Nerve Problems, Restlessness |
| Secondary Uses: |
Alcoholism, Bites/poisonous, Childhood Diseases, Chorea, Circulation/poor, Coughing, Delirium, Drug Withdrawal, Fevers, Hangovers, Headaches, Hydrophobia, Hypertension, Hypoglycemia, Insanity, Neuralgia, Pain, Palsy, Parkinson's Disease, Rabies, Rheumatism, Rickets, Spasms, Spinal Meningitis, Thyroid Problems, Tremors, Urinary Problems |
Skullcap/Scullcap may treat a variety of conditions including pain, anxiety, high blood pressure and epilepsy. It is well known for its ability to calm the nerves and help with all nervous system conditions. Many herbalists believe that scullcap is the best nervine as it works on the central and sympathetic nervous systems. It is known for treating neuralgia and allows for a feeling of inner calm and relaxed sleep.
It has also been used to treat infertility and headaches.
Scullcap is known for its postivie affect on digestive problems. It assists with drug and alcohol withdrawal and drug use by detoxifying the body and lessening the withdrawal symptoms such as delirum tremers.
- Relives spasms and increases the floe of urine.
- Helps rebuild nerve endings in the brain.
- Has been used traditionally to help with infertility.
- Aids in relaxing sleep.
- Helpful in drug and alcohol withdrawal.
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