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Medicinally
Skullcap
is a powerful medicinal herb, it is used in
alternative medicine as an anti-inflammatory,
antispasmodic, slightly astringent, emmenagogue,
febrifuge, nervine, sedative and strongly tonic.
Some valuable constituents found in the plant are
Scutellarin, Catalpol, other Volatile oils, bitter
iridoids and Tannins. Scientific studies are
proving this to be a valuable plant in many areas
for mental disorders. Skullcap is used in the
treatment of a wide range of nervous conditions
including epilepsy, insomnia, hysteria, anxiety, delirium
tremens, withdrawal from barbiturates and tranquilizers.
A medicinal infusion of the plant is used to
promote menstruation, it should not be given to
pregnant women since it can induce a miscarriage,
the infusion is also used in the treatment of
throat infections. The infusion is given for
nervous headaches, neuralgia and in headache
arising from incessant coughing, pain, and
inducing sleep when necessary, without any
unpleasant symptoms following. Skullcap is
currently being used as an alternative medicine to
treat ADD and a number of nerve disorders.
Cautions
- Should be used with some caution since in
overdose it causes giddiness, stupor, confusion
and twitching. Skullcap has been linked to liver
damage, though it is suspected that the source of
damage was actually from Germander being
substituted for Skullcap. Use in moderation and
avoid if you have liver problems.
History
Well
known among the Cherokee and other Native American
tribes, as a strong emmenagogue and female
medicinal herb. Used in some tribes as a
ceremonial plant to introduce young girls into
womanhood. Once believed of use in the treatment
of rabies and schizophrenia. Also used to induce
visions.
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Skullcap
herb C/O
(Scutellaria lateriflora)
Origin-
USA 
Skullcap
is a well respected nervine that is mineral
rich. Skullcap helps relieve hysteria,
anxiety, seizures, and epilepsy. Skullcap
also is used to ease withdraw symptoms
from prescription drugs, alcohol and
nicotine.
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