Skullcap is the name of a flowering herb, and it can refer to either American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) or Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis). It is a flowering plant that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Â While within the field of alternative and natural medicine, there are American skullcap benefits and […]
Skullcap is a favorite of herbalists around the world, but before we begin, it’s important to understand what we’re talking about. Skullcap, the medicinal herb, isn’t one plant species, but two: American and Chinese Skullcap. Both herbs have different natural habitats, distinctive appearances, and potential benefits for people who take one or the other skullcap […]
If you are familiar with the skullcap herb, but forget where in the world it is indigenous to, there might be a simple explanation. There are two major strains of the herb; one from North America and another from China and Eastern Asia. These respective strains are referred to as American skullcap and Chinese skullcap. […]
Skullcap is one of the most alluring supplements in the herbosphere, having a background in traditional medicine in both the United States and China. Before we go further, it’s important to note that this is because there are two different species of Skullcap: American and Chinese. The two are not interchangeable and are prescribed for […]
