Skullcap Baical - 10 Seeds (Mad Dog Skullcap, Virginia Skullcap) The herbaceous perennial is a plant that typically lives for more than two years. The plant is native to the shores of Lake Baikal in Mongolia, Siberia, and the Chihli and Shantung provinces of China. The deep purple flowers are cresting through like dolphins upfront, while the green waves in the background flow with peaceful ease. The part of this plant traditionally harvested is the dried root. The plant has a long history of customary use in China, where the dried root has been valued for centuries. The main active ingredients in this plant are the flavones baicalin and wogonin. This plant does best in direct sunlight and average garden soils, but it can survive long periods without water. The roots of this plant are highly sought-after, and it only takes two years for them to reach a harvestable size. Not to mention, the flowers borne by this plant are some of the most beautiful you will find. Sow in early spring or give 30 days of cold conditioning by mixing with moist peat moss in a plastic bag in the fridge. Sow on the surface and tamp firmly in warm soil. Germination occurs in ~24 days. All information provided on this listing is for general information only. Sold as seed for home garden growing only. We do not sell this as a food, a tea, a herbal preparation or a medicine, we give no preparation or dosage instructions, and we make no health claim of any kind. Any historical information is offered as garden history only. Seek advice from a qualified health practitioner before using any plant.
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