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Chinese Skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis: Clear Heat, Dry Damp

Posted by Ruty Wherland | Energetics, Herbal Nerd Society |

Huang Qin is a widely used plant in Chinese herbal medicine with a range of applications. To...

Skullcap as a Home Remedy: Links, Videos, Learning and Use

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herb of the Month, Herbal Nerd Society |

Learn about growing wildcrafting and harvesting, and making home remedies and herbal remedies with Skullcap with these resources. Resources include videos, articles, podcasts, and recipes for using Skullcap or Scutellaria latiflora for plant-based care for pain, tension, insomnia, and anxiety.

Meet Skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora, ID and Medicinal Properties

Posted by Christina Sanchez | Herb of the Month, Herbal Encyclopedia, Learn |

Skullcap is a relaxing nervine without sedation. The Eclectics used Skullcap as a nerve tonic for conditions brought on by nervousness and stress, i.e., asthma, rashes, eczema, and headaches. Skullcap is trophorestorative (nourishing tonic) for the nervous system in low doses long-term to improve and restore nervous system function.

Skullcap Energetics, S. Lateriflora or North American Skullcap

Posted by Candace Hunter | Energetics, Herbal Nerd Society, Learn, Magical Herbs |

In North America, when you hear an herbalist speaking about Skullcap, the likelihood is that S....

Skullcap, Scutellarias, Chinese and North American Intro.

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herb of the Month, Herbal Nerd Society, Learn |

Skullcap is the common name for two distinctly different members of the mint family. Like siblings, Scutellaria laterifolora and S. biacalensis share a common name, but the way the work and the parts used are quite different…

All About Stinging Nettle: Urtica Dioica Plant Medicine

Posted by Sue & Candace | Learn |

Most people know nettle by its lasting sting. One accidental brush against its bristly lines of hair causes burning, numbness and swelling for hours. The defending chemicals that cause the trouble are water soluble so nettle is safe to eat after drying, freezing or heating.

Formulating Home Remedies with Rhodiola rosea Roseroot

Posted by Candace Hunter | Formulation |

Rhodiola rosea has been in use for centuries, yet it’s a relative new-comer to modern herbal practice in the Western world. Although it’s new to many of us, Rhodiola’s entrance into modern practice could not be more well-timed.