Skullcap (Scullcap) Herb for Anxiety

Long used as a medicinal herb by Native Americans Skullcap is also a member of the Mint family. It is used to help soothe and calm jangled nerves and relieve anxiety and stress. For the treatment of insomnia Skullcap is combined with Valerian.

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Skullcap is said to have a slightly bitter taste, but is particularly beneficial as a tea especially when blended with other herbs. This variety of Skullcap shouldn't be confused with its cousin Chinese Skullcap as both herbs have different properties and will act differently when used as a treatment.

For treatment purposes Skullcap can be taken in the form of tea or as a tincture which is made from fresh Skullcap. Only 1/3 - 3/4 of a teaspoon, or 2 ml-4ml, of the Skullcap tincture may be taken three times a day.

You can safely use skullcap in the amounts stated above, however pregnant and breast-feeding mothers should avoid using skullcap as there is limited information about its safety towards babies. There have also been a few cases of liver damage associated with Skullcap but studies are yet inconclusive and it may be due to adulteration of the herb with germander, or Teucrium Chamaedrys, which is also sold as pink Skullcap.

When buying herbs make sure that you only get the best available and make sure that your herbalist is a qualified professional able to help you properly.

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