SKULLCAP
| SCULLCAP, Scutellaria lateriflora |
| Parts used: Herb |
| Constituents: Flavonoids, Bitters, Volatile oil, Tannins |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Sedative
Nervine
Anti-spasmodic
Trophorestorative
Vasodilator cerebral
Anti-convulsant |
Anxiety, tension, nervous exhaustion, insomnia, hysteria, restless sleep, depression,
shortness of breath, hypertension, peace of mind, worry. Combines well with Valerian, Passionflower, Black cohosh.
And fear, shock, over activity, pushed themselves or adrenals
To the nervous system; headaches of nervous origin, pre-menstrual tension, neuralgia,
schizophrenia, and mental problems, palpitations exhausted or depressed conditions
Epilepsy including grand mal, chorea |
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| Herbal extract,
15-30mL per week |
| Energetics: Cool, bitter, astringent, dry. Dosha: V-P+K- |
| Meridians: heart, kidney, liver |
| Contraindications: In high doses during pregnancy |
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