Family: 

Lamiaceae

 

Part Used:

Aerial Parts

 

Energetics & Taste:

Bitter and cooling.

 

Habitat:

Native to North America, it can grow wild all over the U.S. It prefers damp conditions with lots of sun.

 

Key Benefits:

Skullcap is a powerful antispasmodic nervine that alleviates nervous irritation. It’s particularly beneficial for nervous exhaustion, supporting those feeling drained and overworked, especially when combined with milky oats. It relieves insomnia, seizures, restlessness, nervous tics, muscle spasms, tension, and stress. As its name suggests, skullcap is also helpful for headaches, improving focus, and calming an overactive mind. As a bitter, it positively influences the digestive system, especially in spasmodic digestive issues like nervous stomach.

 

Contraindications:

Use with caution in pregnancy.