Health Benefits of Scullcap
Scullcap is an effective calming herb to help treat anxiety and and even more serious nervous system disorders. Health Benefits include;
- It's a great nervine, and can be used to treat many different nervous disorders such as headache, stress, menstrual tension, insomnia, anxiety, and nervous exhaustion.
- It has been used to treat madness resulting from rabies and also schizophrenia. It is also being used some as a good alternative treatment for ADHD/ADD.
- Because of its calming qualities, it is great to use as a sedative. It induces sleep without harmful drugs that can cause side effects.
- Is a good treatment for people who are trying to recover from drug use. It helps to ease symptoms of withdrawal.
- Due to its antispasmodic properties, it is a good treatment for throat infections. This quality also makes it a good treatment for asthma.
- Can be used as a treatment for Tourette's Syndrome because of its calming effects on the body.
- Is good to take for heart health as it helps to increase good cholesterol levels which counteract bad cholesterol levels and help to reduce plaque buildup in arteries.
How to Use
- Can be used in teas, tinctures, or encapsulated form.
- Use over an extended period of time to receive the full benefit of this herb.
Cautions and Side Effects
- Do not use while pregnant or nursing. This herb may cause miscarriage.
