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Scullcap

• Scullcap
  Common Name(s)
  scullcap, skullcap
  Scientific Name(s)
  Scutellaria lateriflora L. (Lamiaceae)
  How is Scullcap usually used?
  It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed) as dried aerialaerialplant parts appearing above ground parts (i.e., flowering tops and dried leaves), tincturetincturea desired active ingredient that is extracted from alcoholic solution, or fluid extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredient.
• dried aerial parts: 1 g to 2 g infusioninfusionthe process of steepsteepTo soak an agent (such as tea) to extract its active ingredienting or soaking plant material in hot or cold water to isolate its active ingredient, 3 times per day
  tincture: 0.2 g to 0.4 g dried equivalent, 3 times per day (1:5, 45% ethanol)
  fluid extract 2 g to 4 g dried equivalent, 3 times per day (1:1, 25% alcohol)
  Scullcap may be used up to 10 days.
• What is Scullcap used for?
  Scullcap is traditionally used as a mild sedativesedativean agent that induces sleep, relaxes, and reduces tension. It is also used in the management of headaches.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  Cautions and warnings: No reports known.