Skullcap Herb

A perennial, with a fibrous, yellow rootstock producing a branching stem, 1-3 feet high, Leaves are opposite, ovate to lance-shaped and toothed. The axillary, pale purple or blue, 2-lipped, hooded flowers are in I-sided racemes from the leaf axils. Found in eastern and central U.S. in rich woods, and moist thickets. It is a antispasmodic, diuretic, sedative & tonic. Scutellarin, a flavonoid compound in the plant, as been confirmed to have sedative and antispasmodic qualities. It is known as mad-dog skullcap because the tea was once used as a folk remedy for rabies. Steep 1 teaspoon of the dried plant in 1 cup of water for 30 minutes Take 3-4 times a day. UPC: 084783018155. Origin(s): Africa, China, United States. Latin Name(s): Scutellaria lateriflora. Also known as: Blue Skullcap, mad dog skullcap, blue pimpernel, american skullcap, virginia skullcap. Plant Part(s) Used: Herb. Appearance: Green. Aroma: Fresh. Taste: Bitter. GMO Status: Non-GMO. Allergen: None. Additives: Free of a