Scutellaria
Scutellaria laterifolia
Common Name(s)
Virginia skullcap.
Origin
Native to North America.
Background
This plant was once used by the Cherokee Indians to promote menstruation, but has more recently been used widely as a sedative, especially for stress and tension.
Preparation
The whole, fresh plant, excluding the root, is steeped in alcohol.
Virginia skullcap.
Origin
Native to North America.
Background
This plant was once used by the Cherokee Indians to promote menstruation, but has more recently been used widely as a sedative, especially for stress and tension.
Preparation
The whole, fresh plant, excluding the root, is steeped in alcohol.
Remedy profile
Scutellaria is best suited to people who have a sense of foreboding and feel exhausted, confused, and unable to concentrate.The typical symptom picture is of nervous exhaustion, possibly as a result of illness, continuous, tiring work, or over-studying. The remedy may help chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches with a sensation of the space in the head being too small for its contents, possible dizziness, twitching muscles, and sensitivity to light.
Symptoms better: At night; for movement in the open air.
Symptoms worse: For light; for noise; for smells; for eating.
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