Skullcap Tea Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Skullcap tea is an herbal tea made from the dried leaves of the Chinese or American skullcap plants, Scutellaria baicalensis and Scutellaria lateriflora. Skullcap tea is used around the world and has been used by both Native Americans and Traditional Chinese Mecidine herbalists to treat a variety of conditions.¹

Skullcap Tea Health Uses and Health Benefits

The most well-known skullcap tea health benefit is associated with its sedative properties. American skullcap is most known for relieving anxiety, calming nerves and promoting deeper sleep. Skullcap tea is also a natural anti-inflammatory and blood pressure reducing remedy. Skullcap tea also may help to prevent epileptic seizures and muscle spasms.^1,2

References

1. https://draxe.com/skullcap/ 
2. https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz/herbs%20A-Z/skullcap.html