Skullcap – Education Guide #136
Historically, Skullcap was known as “Mad-dog Weed” and was considered a remedy for rabies
Benefits
Nervous System
- Calms the nervous system without feeling “drugged”
- Has a natural quieting effect that can assist with sleep
- Taken regularly over a period of time, can create permanent benefit for nervous afflictions
- Beneficial influence on the central and sympathetic nervous systems
- Beneficial for neuralgia
- Acts to quiet nerves
Muscle Spasms
- Known for helping spasmodic afflictions such as St. Vitus’s Dance (involuntary jerking motions)
- May assist with epilepsy
- Has been used to help relieve palsy
Mood and Chronic Fatigue
- Helps create a feeling of well-being and inner calm
- Helps to alleviate symptoms of chronic exhaustion occurring as a result of depression
- Helps to alleviate anxiety
- Helps recovery from extreme fatigue caused by blood toxins
- May help rebuild healthy sleep patterns and diminish insomnia
Detox
- Eases problems associated with drug and alcohol withdrawal
- Helps lessen severity of detox reactions
Brain
- Has been shown to help rebuild nerve ending in the brain
Digestive System
- Soothes inflamed digestive tissue
- Improves digestive functions
Respiratory
- Helps heal upper respiratory infections
Additional Uses
- Traditionally used to help with fertility
- May assist with headaches caused by coughing and tension concentrated in the head
Parts of the plant used include for therapeutic purposes: the whole plant
Additional Information Sources:
Information sources:
“The Little Herb Encyclopedia, the Handbook of Natures Remedies for a Healthier Life” by Jack Ritchason N.D.
“Medical Herbalism – the Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine” by David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG
“Prescription for Herbal Healing” by Phyllis A. Balch
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