SKULLCAP Scutellaria lateriflora
Liquid extract of fresh flowering herb.
- Actions: Restorative nerve tonic and mild sedative. Antispasmodic.
- Uses: Nervous exhaustion and neurasthenia; mental overwork; nervous breakdown and
depression; nerve depletion due to depleting disease. Irritation of nervous system; nervous
agitation, hysteria and anxiety; rage and anger; nervous tremor. Nervous heart disorders.
Support therapy in epilepsy. Insomnia. Withdrawal from alcohol and other drug addictions;
delirium tremens.
- Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 4 times per day.
- Cautions: Beware of adulteration of Skullcap with Germander herb (Teucrium chamaedrys).