Skullcap Tincture

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Nervous system nourishment and repair / hypnotic / pain relief / sleep aid / digestive support / vascular relaxant / reproductive system support

For centuries, Native Americans used Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) for menstrual disorders, nervousness, as well as kidney and digestive issues. Tribes such as the Cherokee used Skullcap in ceremony for girls’ transitioning into womanhood as well as for expelling afterbirth.

Today Skullcap is regarded as a powerful nervine tonic that revitalises the entire central nervous system and one of the most versatile of the nervines, indicated for headaches, nerve tremors, stress, menstrual tension, nervous digestion, insomnia, and nervous exhaustion. Skullcap can also be supportive for those experiencing vascular constriction, digestive issues, and looking for reproductive system support.

Skullcap isrestorativeto the nervous system through her ability to nourish, tonify and strengthen the tissues that may have been damaged due to trauma or illness. This makes Skullcap a potent remedy where anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia stem from nerve damage.

Skullcap is a moderate hypnotic. This class of herbs helps induce a healing state of sleep, eases tension and relaxes muscles. Hypnotics can induce a particular kind of “hypnosis”, or strong level of calm, and is commonly utilised in acute situations of insomnia, drug withdrawal, pain, more extreme cases of anxiety, PTSD and panic attacks.

Skullcap is particularly suited to individuals experiencing the kind of insomnia related to muscle spasms and twitches and who feel they are kept awake by every tiny light and sound around them.

Skullcap’s capacity for relaxing muscles is one of the ways it provides pain relief. Another is through its action as cerebral vasodilator; assisting individuals who experience headaches or migraines that bring tension and constriction of blood vessels with them.

Skullcap has both a tonifying and supportive effect on the gastrointestinal tract. Combined with the ability to calm our entire system toward a parasympathetic condition, Skullcap can also promote a state of grounding and rest in the digestive system, promoting an environment where nutrients can be effectively processed.

By relaxing the nervous system Skullcap can lower blood pressure in those whose experience of symptoms stems from stress. As a spasmolytic and vasodilator, Skullcap can also relax constriction in the vasculature to allow blood to flow with greater ease throughout the system.

Skullcap can be called on in situations of painful menses and cramping, as well as when experiencing symptoms associated with PMS through relaxing the muscles of the uterus and helping blood flow to the uterus. Her tension reliving and nervous system nourishing nature can further assist us when experiencing manifestations of pre-menstrual tension such as frustration, sorrow, irritability and sadness.

For the male reproductive system, Skullcap has been utilised to support impotence and experiences of erectile dysfunction, low sexual energy, or an inability to ejaculate through its ability to ease nervous tension and address low levels of vital force associated with burnout through nervous system nourishment.

Personal indicators

Skullcap is a cooling herb ruled by Venus and the element of Air. Saja Popham suggests a “Skullcap person” is increasingly disconnected from the earth, their body, and practical physical reality. Skullcap can be thought of as being helpful to get out of the head and into the body.

James Green suggests that Skullcap is especially appropriate as a primary nervous system tonic and relaxant for staunch individuals with fiery emotions that promote nerve and muscle tension. Frawley and Lad also suggest Skullcap for helping reduce fiery emotions of jealousy and anger.

50 ml

Nervous system nourishment and repair / hypnotic / pain relief / sleep aid / digestive support / vascular relaxant / reproductive system support

For centuries, Native Americans used Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) for menstrual disorders, nervousness, as well as kidney and digestive issues. Tribes such as the Cherokee used Skullcap in ceremony for girls’ transitioning into womanhood as well as for expelling afterbirth.

Today Skullcap is regarded as a powerful nervine tonic that revitalises the entire central nervous system and one of the most versatile of the nervines, indicated for headaches, nerve tremors, stress, menstrual tension, nervous digestion, insomnia, and nervous exhaustion. Skullcap can also be supportive for those experiencing vascular constriction, digestive issues, and looking for reproductive system support.

Skullcap isrestorativeto the nervous system through her ability to nourish, tonify and strengthen the tissues that may have been damaged due to trauma or illness. This makes Skullcap a potent remedy where anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia stem from nerve damage.

Skullcap is a moderate hypnotic. This class of herbs helps induce a healing state of sleep, eases tension and relaxes muscles. Hypnotics can induce a particular kind of “hypnosis”, or strong level of calm, and is commonly utilised in acute situations of insomnia, drug withdrawal, pain, more extreme cases of anxiety, PTSD and panic attacks.

Skullcap is particularly suited to individuals experiencing the kind of insomnia related to muscle spasms and twitches and who feel they are kept awake by every tiny light and sound around them.

Skullcap’s capacity for relaxing muscles is one of the ways it provides pain relief. Another is through its action as cerebral vasodilator; assisting individuals who experience headaches or migraines that bring tension and constriction of blood vessels with them.

Skullcap has both a tonifying and supportive effect on the gastrointestinal tract. Combined with the ability to calm our entire system toward a parasympathetic condition, Skullcap can also promote a state of grounding and rest in the digestive system, promoting an environment where nutrients can be effectively processed.

By relaxing the nervous system Skullcap can lower blood pressure in those whose experience of symptoms stems from stress. As a spasmolytic and vasodilator, Skullcap can also relax constriction in the vasculature to allow blood to flow with greater ease throughout the system.

Skullcap can be called on in situations of painful menses and cramping, as well as when experiencing symptoms associated with PMS through relaxing the muscles of the uterus and helping blood flow to the uterus. Her tension reliving and nervous system nourishing nature can further assist us when experiencing manifestations of pre-menstrual tension such as frustration, sorrow, irritability and sadness.

For the male reproductive system, Skullcap has been utilised to support impotence and experiences of erectile dysfunction, low sexual energy, or an inability to ejaculate through its ability to ease nervous tension and address low levels of vital force associated with burnout through nervous system nourishment.

Personal indicators

Skullcap is a cooling herb ruled by Venus and the element of Air. Saja Popham suggests a “Skullcap person” is increasingly disconnected from the earth, their body, and practical physical reality. Skullcap can be thought of as being helpful to get out of the head and into the body.

James Green suggests that Skullcap is especially appropriate as a primary nervous system tonic and relaxant for staunch individuals with fiery emotions that promote nerve and muscle tension. Frawley and Lad also suggest Skullcap for helping reduce fiery emotions of jealousy and anger.

50 ml

  • Fresh homegrown Scutellaria lateriflora flowering arial parts, GF vodka.

  • 1-2 droppers, up to 3x day.

    Depending on individual needs and constitutions, to receive the full benefit of Skullcap, consistent use over a period of time may be beneficial. Take care using Skullcap in combination with any other sedative medications as their actions may be intensified.

    For improving awareness, clarity and perception, combine with Gotu kola.

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“My 14yr old really hurt his toe and ripped up the nail bed through his skin. The skullcap tincture did the job for helping relieve pain and has been helping in discomfort. So grateful to have these remedies Lou. Just grateful we don’t need pharmaceutical drugs when we have natural remedies that work even better.”
— Tiffney, June 2024
“Just tried your Skullcap tincture. I don’t have the words to describe how relaxed I quickly felt and continue to feel. Just one dropper, a few minutes passed and I could literally feel myself chill. Thank you”
— Gabrielle, September 2023

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