Skullcap is a medicinal plant that’s long been used for healing purposes, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This herb has been used as an alternative medicine to help heal inflammation, provide relief from spasms, stimulate blood flow in the pelvic region, encourage menstruation, help eliminate headaches, reduce fever, treat gout and work a sedative for relaxation.

Skullcap is a plant which the above ground parts are used to make medicine. Skullcap is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them.

Helps Fight Cancer Cells

Research shows that skullcap extract is toxic to brain tumor cells, prostate cancer cells, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell lines. Studies indicate that it suppressed growth of lymphoma and myeloma cells.

Calms Anxiety

Oxidative stress affects some brain-related diseases, such as anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and Parkinson’s disease, yet research indicates that skullcap may neutralize and even eliminate toxic free radicals.

Reduces Inflammation

Chinese Scutellaria has some pretty effective anti-inflammatory properties. Many who suffer with arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases are known for using skullcap as a home remedy.