Skullcap -Scutellaria Lateriflora

Monograph

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single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

Helmet flower(common)Hoodwort(common)Mad-dog skullcap(common)Quarter bonnet(common)Scullcap(common)Skullcap(common)Vriginian skullcap(common)Scutellaria lateriflora(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

Helmet flower(common)Hoodwort(common)Mad-dog skullcap(common)Quarter bonnet(common)Scullcap(common)Skullcap(common)Vriginian skullcap(common)Scutellaria lateriflora(proper)

Approved Health Claims

(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (which helps to promote sleep) (nervine/calmative)
(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve the pain associated with menstruation (antispasmodic)
The recommended uses above can be combined on the product label if they are from the same traditional or non-traditional paradigm (e.g. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness, nervousness and pain associated with menstruation)
For multi-ingredient products: To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine," any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. Skullcap is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve nervousness). When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required
To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine," any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. Skullcap is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve nervousness)
When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required

Approved Health Claims (Français)

(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (which helps to promote sleep) (nervine/calmative)
(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve the pain associated with menstruation (antispasmodic)
The recommended uses above can be combined on the product label if they are from the same traditional or non-traditional paradigm (e.g. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness, nervousness and pain associated with menstruation)
For multi-ingredient products: To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine," any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. Skullcap is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve nervousness). When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required
To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine," any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. Skullcap is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve nervousness)
When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required

Approved Dose Ranges

Population	Dose Range	Frequency
Adults 18 years and older	0.25–12 grams	per day
Adults 18 years and older	3–12 grams	per day

Cautions & Contraindications

cautionWhen using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as you may experience drowsiness (Bradley 2006; Tilgner 1999; Williamson et al. 1988; Ellingwood 1983; Felter and Lloyd 1983).

cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.

contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Barnes et al. 2007; Boon and Smith 2004).

Ingredients Covered

Helmet flower Hoodwort Mad-dog skullcap Quarter bonnet Scullcap Scutellaria lateriflora Scutellaria lateriflora - Herb top Scutellaria lateriflora - herb Skullcap Vriginian skullcap

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