SKULLCAP
ORIGINS: USA
ORGANIC
Pouch Sizes
Small: 4x3 pouch
approximate serving size : 12 to 15 servings
Large: 5x7 pouch
approximate serving size : 80 - 84 servings
Aides with: infections, insomnia, anxiety, inflammation
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Native American medicine to treat a variety of ailments, ranging from diarrhea to chronic pain. The leaves were used in traditional herbal medicine as a sedative and to treat conditions like anxiety and convulsions. The plant was prized by Native Americans for its powerful medicinal properties. The dried roots were used for centuries as a traditional Chinese medicine known as Huang Qin to treat diarrhea, insomnia, dysentery, high blood pressure, hemorrhaging, respiratory infections, and inflammation.
-Skullcap has been studied for its anxiety reducing and mood boosting qualities. A study in 43 people found that those who received 1,050 mg of American skullcap daily for 2 weeks reported significant enhancements in mood compared to a placebo group. This demonstrates that skullcap positively impacts mood and reduces anxiety by stimulating gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that helps calm nerves.
-Skullcap contains an array of beneficial plant compounds, including antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory effects and protect your cells from damage caused by molecules called free radicals. Baicalin, an antioxidant present in both American and Chinese skullcap, has demonstrated powerful anticancer effects and may help combat oxidative stress.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/skullcap#benefits
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