Scullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora: An excellent tonic for the nervous system. Helpful for anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, and withdrawal symptoms. Relieves muscle cramps and pain. Also good for high blood pressure.

Scullcap helps to induce an inner calm and to help lessen negative mind chatter. Its bitter qualities help to strengthen the digestive system. In former times, it was used in the treatment of rabies and epilepsy. An analgesic, antispasmodic, nervine, and sedative.

Ingredients

Scullcap, Distilled Water, 20% Alcohol.

Instructions

Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Tierra advises taking 15-20 drops of tincture every 1-2 hours to reduce the severity of withdrawal.

References and Research Info

Other names include ban zhi lian (Chinese: 半枝莲; pinyin: bànzhīlián), scullcap or skullcap, barbat skullcap, skute barbata, or herba scutellariae barbatae.