Scutellaria lateriflora is a delicate North American perennial with purple-violet flowers traditionally employed by Indigenous peoples and herbalists to calm nervous tension and support restful sleep. The plant's characteristic hooded flowers and aerial parts contain potent flavonoid compounds that gently ease anxiety and restlessness without the sedating heaviness of stronger nervines.
leaf, flower
tea, tincture, decoction, capsule
1–3g dried herb daily as tea; 2–4mL tincture 2–3x daily
Use S. lateriflora specifically — other skullcap species may be adulterated.
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