Scullcap tea comes from the Scutellaria lateriflora plant, also known as the blue scullcap plant. Scullcap tea is made from the dried scullcap leaves and is consumed as an herbal tea. Scullcap tea has been prescribed in Traditional Chinese Medicine for a variety of conditions.1
Scullcap Tea Health Uses and Health Benefits
Scullcap tea health benefits are varied, from fighting inflammation to alleviating pain to calming nerves. Its natural sedative properties make it a good herbal tea for stress relief, and its anti-inflammatory and analgesic benefits work well for arthritis, gout and muscle cramps. Research is also looking into how scullcap tea may be effective against certain cancer cells.1
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