| Most Common Name: | Scullcap |
| Botanical
Name: | Scutellaria Galericulata, Scutellaria Minor,
Scutellaria Lateriflora, Scuttelaria Baicalensis | | Also
Known As (other names): | Greater Scullcap, Mad-dog
Scullcap. Skullcap, Hoodwort, Helmet Flower, Toque, Mad dog weed, Scull Cap,
Huan qin, Baical Skulcap |
There are many variations of Scullcap that are found virtually all
over our planet. For thousand of years Scuttelaria Baicalensis has been used in
Asia as a tranquilizer. The use of this herb in America came much later, in the
eighteenth century, when it was used as a tonic, antispasmodic, tranquilizer and
against Rabies. In Asia the root of the plant is used but in other parts
of the world the entire plant is used in medication.
Scullcap
Use for/In treatment of: | | Jaundice | Inflammation | Headaches |
| Neuralgia | | |
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Scullcap
Properties: | | Antipyretic | Tonic | Nervine | | | | | | | | |
Scullcap Constituents: | | Below
we list reported constituents of this herb. This may not be complete as
continuous research constantly discovers new constituents. Where possible we
also provide information about constituents and their application, effect and
side effects, if any. We do not provide information on the interaction between
constituents. | |
Flavonoids: Flavonoids occur (as white and yellow plant pigments
found almost as commonly as chlorophyll) as Glycosides or in a free state. In
plants it is essential for protecting plant tissue from UV radiation and acts as
antioxidants. As pigments it is also responsible for Autumn colors in leaves and
yellow/red pigmentation in flowers. Laboratory experiments have been
conducted on the beneficiary effect of Flavonoids on the heart and circulatory
system. Flavonoids are also used to mitigate stress, especially environmental
stress. Flavonoids are often used for their antioxidant effect against free
radicals. There are also strong indications that they have antiviral,
anti-inflammatory and anti-hypertensive properties but dosage has not been
determined which will obviously have a profound effect on their efficacy as a
component of this herb. |
Iridoids. Iridoids are the most bitter compound found in plants.
These bitter compounds stimulate release of bile flow in the gut as well as
stimulating digestive secretion. Iridoids are anti-inflammatory (not as strong
as in other constituents, iridoids have some anti-inflammatory effects but should not
be used purely for this purpose), hypotensive and febrifuge. Some iridoids are
laxative and antimicrobial. | | Volatile oil |
Tannins: Tannins are the largest group of polyphenols found
widely in bark, wood, leaves and even some fruit. Widely used to tan animal
hides in the leather production industry this constituent is an Astringent,
works against inflammation in mucus membranes and other skin conditions,
prevents bleeding of small wounds as well as uterine bleeding and is effective
against diarrhoea and dysentery. Tannins should be used with care as they
tend to inhibit the absorption of other nutrients and substances therefore
reducing the efficacy of other medicinal compounds in the medication. |
Contraindications,
do not use if: | | | | | | | | | | We
at Beneforce are certainly not experts in the use of every herb. In our studies
and research we do come across warnings that a herb should not be used in
certain circumstances or for certain conditions and ailments. Where possible we
will reflect these on our pages but cannot guarantee that for any herb our list
of contraindications are complete or valid. We urge that you consult an
appropriate and knowledgeable practitioner before treatment. |
Administered
as/Available in: | | Dried herb or root | Fluid
extract | Powdered herb | | Infusion | | |
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or authority of any other country.
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