Calming American Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a great anxiety and insomnia buster and a nervous system aid for muscle spasms and nerve-related issues. Historicall used as a treatment for rabies, this herb is sometimes called Mad Dog Skullcap and is endemic to North America.
 
But that's not all. American Skullcap contains strong compounds which may:
 
- Assist with late menstruation and improve fertility by improving reproductive health and bringing on regular cycles
- Aid in cold and flu by breaking up congestion, bringing fevers down and easing headaches that come from coughing too hard
-Ease withdrawal symptoms from prescription tranquilizers, barbiturates and others
- May help in cases of ADHD, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's as well as other nervous system conditions
- Fight cancer by suppressing cancerous cells
- Improve inflammation or joint pain and systemic inflammatory conditions
 
*To be used as directed- overuse of American Skullcap may cause confusion, tiredness and/or lightheadedness.
 
Note: I am not a doctor, and most herbal substances are not FDA regulated. I cannot prescribe or advise your use of this or any other herb/mushroom preparation on this website and none of the information or items found herein constitutes medical advice or substitutes for medical treatment. Always consult a doctor and thoroughly research before beginning work with any herb or mushroom.