Category Archives: Skullcap (Scutellaria sp.)

American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) As an Anxiolytic

American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a herb with a traditional medicinal use. American skullcap belongs to the mint or Laminacaea family of plants and is native to North America, Canada and parts of Iran. Research suggests that flavonoid phytochemicals within … Continue reading

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Schisandra chinensis and Scutellaria baicalensis: Anti-Stress Herbs

Schisandra chinensis (magnolia berry or five-flavor-fruit) is a vine belonging to the (Schisandraceae) family of plants. Schisandra grows in regions of China and Russia and it is thought that it has medicinal properties. Scutellaria baicalensis (Baikal or Chinese skullcap) is … Continue reading

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Baikal Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis): Mood Elevating Herb

Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is a flowering plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae or mint family of plants. However, it should be distinguished from American skullcap, which belongs to the same group of plants, but is a different species and … Continue reading

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American Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): Phytochemistry

The aerial parts of the American Skullcap plant (Scutellaria lateriflora) have been traditionally used for their medicinal properties. In particular, American skullcap may have central nervous system effects that include sedative, anxiolytic and antidepressant effects. American Skullcap is high in … Continue reading

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American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): Treatment for Anxiety and Depression

American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a plant native to North America. It grows in meadows and swamps and has traditionally been used as an antispasmodic and sedative to treat epilepsy. These properties also give the herb the ability to treat … Continue reading

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