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Scutellaria lateriflora and S. Galericulata Skullcap (Chemical…
Scutellaria lateriflora and S. Galericulata
Skullcap
Synonyms
Scullcap
Pempernel
Helmet Flower
Maddog
Madweed
Parts Used and Preparation
Entire herb, best picked and dried in June
Preparations should be discarded each year
Solvents: Dilute Alcohol, Boiling water
never directly boil herb
Chemical Constituents
Scutellarin
Scutellarein
Voltile Oil
Tannin
Sugar
Calcium Phosphate
Magnesium Phosphate
Sulphates of: Mag, Cal
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Nervine
Considered by many to be the best nervine
Works through Cerebrospinal centers and sympathetic nervous system to control nervous irritations
Quiets nerves in neurasthenia
Insomnia, excitability, restlessness, hysteria, rickets, poisonous bites
Nervous headaches (from coughing)
Severe hiccups
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Tonic
Antispasmodic
St Vitus' Dance, epilepsy
Slightly Astringent
Somewhat Diuretic
Can be anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic, as well as help with emotional symptoms of PMS
Overdoes can cause: giddiness, stupour, confusion, twitching of limbs