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Skullcap
Important safety information: May cause drowsiness and add to sedatives or alcohol. Avoid pregnancy, breastfeeding and driving if affected. Confirm Scutellaria lateriflora identity; adulteration with germander has occurred and liver injury has been reported in multi-herb products.
Herbal actions
- Nervine traditionally
- mild sedative traditionally
- antispasmodic traditionally
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Traditional relief of mild nervous tension
- Traditional sleep support
- Not interchangeable with Chinese skullcap root
Main constituents
Flavonoids including baicalin-related compounds, diterpenes and volatile constituents
Preparation overview
Tea: Covered infusion. Use authenticated American skullcap; historical adulteration with liver-toxic germander makes supplier quality important.
Liquid extract reference: 1:5
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.