Botanical Name - Scutellaria lateriflora Other Names - Marsh Skullcap, Blue scullcap, American scullcap, Side Flowering, scullcap,Helmet flower, Mad Dogweed, Huang Qin Origin - USA Flavor Profile - Has a bitter aftertaste. Combine with chamomile, peppermint and similar herbs when using for tea to enhance flavor. Typical Preparations - Traditionally taken as a tea or tincture; can be used in capsule form. Cosmetic Usages - Infuse in oil for use in making salves, lotions and other cosmetic products Skullcap is an herbaceous perennial mint with ridged leaves and tiny flowers that can range in color from purple and blue to pink and white. The two-lobed flowers resemble the military helmets worn by early European settlers, hence the herb's name. A hardy plant, it grows 1 to 4 feet (25 cm to 1 m) high, thriving in the woods and swamplands of eastern North America. Traditionally, the leaves of this herb were steeped to produce a tea or tonic.1 Utilized by the Cherokee and other tribes of North America employed in the ceremonial transition of young girls to womanhood. The herb has been in use in China for centuries, where it is known as Huang Qin. Precautions - This herb may increase the sedative effects of antidepressants, barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. * Due to the nature of natural ingredients, physical attributes may differ from lot to lot (color, taste, etc). Please consult with a representative for more information on current lot. Stone Creek Health Essentials will not accept returns on ingredients that are more than 30 days old or that have been unsealed. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product due to differences in monitors, product batch/lot and etc. Please contact a Stone Creek Health Essentials representative with any questions. We're here to help.
