Scutellaria baicalensis [Image]. [2014]. Retrieved from: http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/potd/2007/12/scutellaria_baicalensis_1.php
Common
name:
Skullcap
(Bone, 2003, 415)
Skullcap
(Bone, 2003, 415)
Latin binomial:
Scutellaria baicalensis or Scutellaria lateriflora
(Bone, 2003, 415)
Family:
Labiatae
(Bone, 2003, 415)
Parts used:
Aerial Parts
(Hoffman, 1983, 227)
Aerial Parts
(Hoffman, 1983, 227)
Active constituents:
- Flavenoid glycoside including; scutellarian and scutellarein
- Volatile oils
- Bitters
Actions:
- Nervine tonic
- Spasmolytic
- Mild sedative
Indications:
- Most widely relevant nervine, relaxing the state of nervous tension whilst also renewing and reviving the CNS
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Exhaustion/ depression
- Eases menstrual cycle pain
(Hoffman, 1983, 227).
Contraindications:
None known
(Bone, 2003, 415)
Contraindications:
None known
(Bone, 2003, 415)
Cautions:
Large doses are known to cause dizziness, erratic pulse and mental confusion (Keville, 1991, p. 177).
Dosage:
- Liquid extract- 2.0- 4.5 of 1:2 per day (Bone, 2003, 415).
- Infusion- 1 cup of water: 2 teaspoons of dried herb and allow to infuse for 10-15 minutes, drink 3 times per day (Hoffman, 1983, 227).
- Tincture- take 2-4 ml, 3 times daily (Hoffman, 1983, 227).
Combinations:
Skullcup combines well with valerian (Hoffman, 1983, 227).
References:
Keville, K. (1991) The illustrated herb encycolpedia; a complete culinary, cosmetic, medicinal, and ornamental guide to herbs. Simon and Schuster: NSW.
Skullcup combines well with valerian (Hoffman, 1983, 227).
References:
Bone, K. (2003) A clinical guide to blending liquid
herbs; herbal formulations for the individual patient. Churchill,
Livingstone: Missouri.
Hoffman, D. (1983) The holistic herbal. Element
books: Dorset.
Keville, K. (1991) The illustrated herb encycolpedia; a complete culinary, cosmetic, medicinal, and ornamental guide to herbs. Simon and Schuster: NSW.
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