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American skullcap

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: European skullcapScullcap
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Scutellaria lateriflora

Description: American skullcap is a perennial herb native to North America. It is from lamiaceae family. The whole herb, except root, is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Anxiety RatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is a nervine; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Epilepsy RatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is an antiepileptic and a nervine, it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Hyperactivity RatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is a nervine; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Somatoform disorders RatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is a nervine; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Bipolar disorder RatingRating

    American skullcap is a nervine; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Delirium tremens RatingRating

    American skullcap is a nervine; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Depression RatingRating

    American skullcap is a nervine; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Nervine RatingRatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is a nervine; tones and balances nervous system. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antiepileptic RatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Hypnotic RatingRatingRating

    American skullcap is a hypnotic; induces sleep. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antiallergic RatingRating

    American skullcap is an antiallergic, reduces allergy symptoms. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily in divided doses for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Overdoses may cause confusion, seizure, arrhythmia or overstimulates central nervous system. Safety for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Amarican skullcap is available in tablet, capsule, tincture, powder, tea bag and bulk form.

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