December 07, 2022

Skullcap 1:2 (Scutellaria Lateriflora)

Description:

Skullcap is strongly indicated as a nervous system tonic

Dosage:

2-4 mls per day, 15-30 mls per week

Parts Used:

Aerial parts

Main Actions:

  • Nervine tonic
  • Mild sedative
  • spasmolytic

Key Indications:

  • Excitability, irritability, emotional stress, anxiety
  • Epilepsy
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Insomnia (especially sleep maintenance), Nervous fatigue

Major Safety Issues:

None known