Skullcap Contributions by sshowalter

9. Wolfson P, Hoffmann DL. An investigation into the efficacy of Scutellaria lateriflora in healthy volunteers. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003;9:74-78.

12. Liao JF, Hung WY, Chen CF. Anxiolytic-like effects of baicalein and baicalin in the Vogel conflict test in mice. Eur J Pharmacol. 2003;464:141-6.

A very small double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study found that use of the herb European skullcap reduced general anxiety levels.⁹

Preliminary research has also shown that Chinese skullcap might be beneficial for the treatment of anxiety.¹²

Native Americans as well as traditional European herbalists used skullcap to induce sleep, relieve nervousness, and moderate the symptoms of epilepsy, rabies, and other diseases related to the nervous system. In other words, skullcap was believed to function as an herbal sedative. A relative of skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis, is a common herb used in Chinese medicine. However, the root instead of the above-the-ground portion of the plant is used, and overall effects appear to be far different. The discussion below addresses European skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) only.

Often taken with other herbs, skullcap can be used to induce sedative effects which are beneficial for individuals suffering form anxiety, which is a major symptom of panic disorder. European skullcap specifically has been studied, and preliminary research has also been done for Chinese skullcap.

Native Americans as well as traditional European herbalists used skullcap to induce sleep, relieve nervousness, and moderate the symptoms of epilepsy, rabies, and other diseases related to the nervous system. In other words, skullcap was believed to function as an herbal sedative.

A relative of skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis, is a common herb used in Chinese herbmedicine. However, the root instead of the above-the-ground portion of the plant is used, and overall effects appear to be far different. The discussion below addresses European skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)only.

Native Americans as well as traditional European herbalists used skullcap to induce sleep, relieve nervousness, and moderate the symptoms of epilepsy, rabies, and other diseases related to the nervous system. In other words, skullcap was believed to function as an herbal sedative.

A relative of skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis, is a common herb used in Chinese medicine. However, the root instead of the above-the-ground portion of the plant is used, and overall effects appear to be far different. The discussion below addresses European skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)only.

9. Wolfson P, Hoffmann DL. An investigation into the efficacy of Scutellaria lateriflora in healthy volunteers. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003;9:74-78.

12. Liao JF, Hung WY, Chen CF. Anxiolytic-like effects of baicalein and baicalin in the Vogel conflict test in mice. Eur J Pharmacol. 2003;464:141-6.

A very small double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study found that use of the herb European skullcap reduced general anxiety levels.⁹

Preliminary research has also shown that Chinese skullcap might be beneficial for the treatment of anxiety.¹²

Often taken with other herbs, skullcap can be used to induce sedative effects which are beneficial for individuals suffering form anxiety. European skullcap specifically has been studied, and preliminary research has also been done for Chinese skullcap.

9. Wolfson P, Hoffmann DL. An investigation into the efficacy of Scutellaria lateriflora in healthy volunteers. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003;9:74-78.

12. Liao JF, Hung WY, Chen CF. Anxiolytic-like effects of baicalein and baicalin in the Vogel conflict test in mice. Eur J Pharmacol. 2003;464:141-6.

A very small double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study found that use of the herb European skullcap reduced general anxiety levels.⁹

Preliminary research has also shown that Chinese skullcap might be beneficial for the treatment of anxiety.¹²

Often taken with other herbs, skullcap can be used to induce sedative effects which are beneficial for individuals suffering form anxiety. European skullcap specifically has been studied, and preliminary research has also been done for Chinese skullcap.