Skullcap

Scientific Name: Scutellaria lateriflora

Uses:

• Tea – Premenstrual cramps and tension
• Tea – Ease alcohol withdrawal
• Tincture – Nervous System – Epilepsy, Nervous exhaustion
• Tincture – Antispasmodic and remedy for hysteria
• Tea – Severe hiccups
• Oil – Rheumatism

Notes:   

Caution:

• Large doses may lead to giddiness, confusion, twitching, or stupor
• Make sure its not mislabel Germander (toxic)

Character: Bitter. Cold. Drying.

Constituents: Flavonoids, Tannins. Minerals, Volatile Oils.

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Native: North America

Type: Hardy Perennial

Light/Soil: Sun. Light Shade. Well drained soil.

Propagate: Divide in Spring. Sow in late winter.

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