SKULLCAP
Common Name: Skullcap
Other Common Names: Blue Skullcap, Mad Dog Skullcap, Side-flowering Skullcap, American Skullcap, Helmet Flower, Mad Dogweed 1 2
Latin Name: Scutellaria lateriflora
Native to: North America 1
Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Primary Use in Herbal Blends: Used as a modifier for the nervous system. 3
Benefits: Anti-anxiety effects and promotes a restful night's sleep.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Wetland-loving perennial shrub. 1
Height: Grows up to 31.5 inches tall. 1
Leaves: Pointy, toothed, bright green leaves. 1
Flowers: Bluish-purple asymmetrical flowers that are less than 0.4 inches long. 1
Fruit: Extremely small light brown seeds.
REFERENCES
1 Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scutellaria_lateriflora 2 Starwest Botanicals, https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/category/scullcap-herb/ 3 The Herbal Academy, https://theherbalacademy.com/herbal-smoking-blends 4 Smokable Herbs, https://www.smokableherbs.com/scullcap/ 5 Harmony Herbals, http://harmonyherbals.net/blog/the-straight-goods-best-natural-smoking-herbs/