SKULLCAP (Scutellaria Lateriflora)

Skullcap, or mad dog weed, is an herbaceous perennial mint with ridged leaves and tiny blue flowers, growing 1 to 4 feet (25 cm to 1 m) high. Various species of skullcap are important in Traditional Chinese Medicine as herbs that clear heat and dry dampness. The use of herb dates back at least two thousand years.


Skullcap is indicated for: 

1. a sattvic herb, promotes awareness, clarity, and detachmenthelps clear fiery emotions like anger and jealousy
2. Calms the mind and heart to prepare the way for meditation. Strengthens the pathways for accessing inner truth.
3. Prepares the mind and nerves for the flows of energy we experience with insight and healing.

Skullcap has been used for rabies. It has been used for over two hundred years as a mild relaxant that affects the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. It has also been used in therapy for anxiety, nervous tension, hysteria, and convulsions and is currently used in connection with symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), stress-related headaches, anorexia nervosa, and insomnia.

Skullcap is a powerful medicinal herb 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.