The scullcaps belong to the genus scutellaria and are slender plants scattered over different parts of the world, being especially abundant in America. It was used by the Native Americans for rabies and to promote menstruation.

Today, it is one of the best herbs for treating nervous disorders. The aerial part of the plant is used for calming many nervous conditions and has a nourishing effect on the central nervous system and so ideal for nervous exhaustion. It can also be helpful in pre-menstrual tension, epilepsy, hysteria, convulsions and nervous headaches.

Flavonoids, tannins, bitter glycoside, volatile oils, cellulose

Infusion Traditionally, the fresh herb is used to make soothing tea in nervous exhaustion, over-anxiety, pre-menstrual tension. For insomnia, skullcap can be combined with wild lettuce, or passionflower and taken at night.

Tincture Traditionally it is best made from fresh herbs to calm the nerves.