Skullcap
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Other Common Names: Blue Skullcap, Mad Dog Skullcap
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (leaves and flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Bitter, slightly sweet, earthy
A Calming Nervine for Stress, Sleep & Nervous System Support
Skullcap is a deeply relaxing nervine traditionally used in Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for calming the nervous system, relieving tension, and supporting restful sleep. Known as a gentle yet powerful herb for stress relief, skullcap helps ease nervous exhaustion, emotional overwhelm, and tension-related discomfort.
Key Benefits & Uses
Skullcap is valued for its nervine, antispasmodic, and mood-balancing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief: Soothes an overactive nervous system and promotes emotional balance
✔️ Sleep & relaxation: Supports deep, restorative rest without grogginess
✔️ Muscle tension & spasms: Traditionally used for headaches, cramps, and body tightness
✔️ Mood & emotional support: Helps regulate mood swings and ease nervous irritability
✔️ Nerve pain & recovery: Used to support nervous system healing and reduce nerve-related pain
✔️ Cognitive function & mental clarity: May help with mental fatigue and overthinking
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried skullcap leaves for a gentle nervous system tonic
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for quick-acting stress and sleep support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for daily nervous system resilience
🌿 Bath & Body Oil: Infuse into oil for tension relief and nervous system support
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our skullcap is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its full nervine potency while supporting ethical farming practices.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Best used in moderation—excessive doses may cause drowsiness
⚠️ May interact with sedatives, antidepressants, or anxiety medications—consult a healthcare provider if combining
⚠️ Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding without professional guidance
⚠️ Safe for most individuals, but those with low blood pressure should use cautiously
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Other Common Names: Blue Skullcap, Mad Dog Skullcap
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (leaves and flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Bitter, slightly sweet, earthy
A Calming Nervine for Stress, Sleep & Nervous System Support
Skullcap is a deeply relaxing nervine traditionally used in Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for calming the nervous system, relieving tension, and supporting restful sleep. Known as a gentle yet powerful herb for stress relief, skullcap helps ease nervous exhaustion, emotional overwhelm, and tension-related discomfort.
Key Benefits & Uses
Skullcap is valued for its nervine, antispasmodic, and mood-balancing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief: Soothes an overactive nervous system and promotes emotional balance
✔️ Sleep & relaxation: Supports deep, restorative rest without grogginess
✔️ Muscle tension & spasms: Traditionally used for headaches, cramps, and body tightness
✔️ Mood & emotional support: Helps regulate mood swings and ease nervous irritability
✔️ Nerve pain & recovery: Used to support nervous system healing and reduce nerve-related pain
✔️ Cognitive function & mental clarity: May help with mental fatigue and overthinking
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried skullcap leaves for a gentle nervous system tonic
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for quick-acting stress and sleep support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for daily nervous system resilience
🌿 Bath & Body Oil: Infuse into oil for tension relief and nervous system support
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our skullcap is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its full nervine potency while supporting ethical farming practices.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Best used in moderation—excessive doses may cause drowsiness
⚠️ May interact with sedatives, antidepressants, or anxiety medications—consult a healthcare provider if combining
⚠️ Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding without professional guidance
⚠️ Safe for most individuals, but those with low blood pressure should use cautiously
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Other Common Names: Blue Skullcap, Mad Dog Skullcap
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (leaves and flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Bitter, slightly sweet, earthy
A Calming Nervine for Stress, Sleep & Nervous System Support
Skullcap is a deeply relaxing nervine traditionally used in Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for calming the nervous system, relieving tension, and supporting restful sleep. Known as a gentle yet powerful herb for stress relief, skullcap helps ease nervous exhaustion, emotional overwhelm, and tension-related discomfort.
Key Benefits & Uses
Skullcap is valued for its nervine, antispasmodic, and mood-balancing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief: Soothes an overactive nervous system and promotes emotional balance
✔️ Sleep & relaxation: Supports deep, restorative rest without grogginess
✔️ Muscle tension & spasms: Traditionally used for headaches, cramps, and body tightness
✔️ Mood & emotional support: Helps regulate mood swings and ease nervous irritability
✔️ Nerve pain & recovery: Used to support nervous system healing and reduce nerve-related pain
✔️ Cognitive function & mental clarity: May help with mental fatigue and overthinking
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried skullcap leaves for a gentle nervous system tonic
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for quick-acting stress and sleep support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for daily nervous system resilience
🌿 Bath & Body Oil: Infuse into oil for tension relief and nervous system support
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our skullcap is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its full nervine potency while supporting ethical farming practices.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Best used in moderation—excessive doses may cause drowsiness
⚠️ May interact with sedatives, antidepressants, or anxiety medications—consult a healthcare provider if combining
⚠️ Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding without professional guidance
⚠️ Safe for most individuals, but those with low blood pressure should use cautiously
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief – Acts as a nervine relaxant (calms the nervous system), an anxiolytic (reduces anxiety), and an adaptogen (supports the body’s stress response), traditionally used to ease nervous tension and emotional overwhelm.
✔️ Sleep & relaxation – Functions as a sedative (promotes restful sleep), a hypnotic (helps induce sleep), and a mild muscle relaxant, making it useful for deep, restorative rest without morning grogginess.
✔️ Muscle tension & spasms – Works as an antispasmodic (relieves muscle cramps and spasms), a mild analgesic (pain reliever), and a nervine tonic, helping with headaches, menstrual cramps, and muscular tightness.
✔️ Mood & emotional support – Contains mood-regulating compounds that function as a mild antidepressant and a nervine trophorestorative (nourishes and strengthens the nervous system), helping stabilize mood swings and reduce irritability.
✔️ Nerve pain & recovery – Used as a neuroprotective (supports nervous system healing), an anti-inflammatory, and a pain modulator, traditionally used to ease nerve-related pain, neuralgia, and nervous system burnout.
✔️ Cognitive function & mental clarity – Works as a nootropic (supports mental performance), a nervine stimulant (enhances focus), and an adaptogen, helping reduce mental fatigue and ease overthinking.