Hello, I am Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora). I’m an extremely helpful and important herb to know, especially in these times.  I’d say I’m the quintessential herb for relaxing an excitable nervous system. Not only do I facilitate relaxing but at the same time I function as a tonic for the whole nervous system.
When debility from nervous tension is part of the picture, I excel.  Adding an adaptogen here such as Ashwagandha pairs well with me.
Maybe you’re experiencing muscle twitching and spasms, tremors and/or tension headaches, feeling tired and wired, your nerves are raw leaving you feeling depleted, exhausted, I’m a must for you.
Anxiety associated with a restless mind, I’m here for you. I can help slow down your mind thoughts. Some find it helpful to take me at the onset of a panic attack.
When an emotional charge is attached to pain consider me.
I’m specific for drug & alcohol withdrawal. I smooth out the jitters, calm a restless mind and nourish the nervous system. Don’t use an alcohol extract here. Use glycerite or vinegar extract instead. Combined with my good friend and ally, fresh Milky Oatseed, we do an exceptional job of supporting you while going through withdrawal.
I can be beneficial for palpitations or in hypertension. Consider me with Motherwort or Hawthorne.
I’m great for college students burning the candle at both ends, over-stretched single moms, over-worried parents and more.
There is so much more I can say about myself but herb farmer Nancy has to take a dose of me and get on with her day as the big on-farm plant sale is coming up in May and there is lots to do.
You can find me there, take me home, plant me and make you own medicine out of me, whether tea or tincture .