Skullcap, Mad Dog Skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora, 4in Potted Plant, Skullcaps, GMO Free Plants, Organic Plants

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Skullcap, Mad Dog Skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora, 4in Potted Plant, Skullcaps, GMO Free Plants, Organic Plants 4" Potted Plant In spite of its common name, mad dog skullcap is used as a mild sedative and anti-anxiety treatment in herbal medicine. Plants in this genus have chemical constituents with proven sedative and antispasmotic effects. Mad-Dog Skullcap is a perennial wildflower also known as Blue Skullcap. Its buds are reminiscent of Bluebells, but it is an herb in the mint family. Traditionally, Mad-Dog Skullcap is believed to reduce anxiety and improve a person's mood. When the plant is in bloom, you can harvest the aerial parts 3" above the ground for use in teas, tinctures, or liniments. You may use the herb fresh or dry it for long-term storage. Mad-dog Skullcap's unusual name has its origin in traditional medicine. The herb was once used as a folk remedy for rabies.