Scullcap
(Scutellaria Lateriflora, Scutellaria Galericulata)
Folk Names: greater scullcap, helmet flower, hoodwort, madweed, blue pimpernel, mad-dog weed, quaker bonnet
Gender: feminine
Planet: Saturn, Pluto
Astrological Associations:
Tarot Card:
Element: water
Deities:
Sabbat Associations:
Powers: love, fidelity, peace
Description: Perennial herb growing up to 60 cm in height
and covered thickly with simple and glandular hairs. The stem is erect and heavily
branched. The foliage leaves are usually ovate to lanceolate or linear, petioled,
entire-margined or crenate. The plant is indigenous to North America and is
cultivated in Europe.
Medicinal Properties and Uses: The drug was formerly
used for hysteria and nervous tension, epilepsy, chorea, and other nervous disorders.
It has also been used as a bitter tonic and febrifuge. Scullcap has sedative,
antispasmodic (little research to date), anti-inflammatory, and also lipid peri
oxidation effects. Scullcap is used by women as a relaxation herb during the
stress of menopause. Scullcap is a brain tonic; calming the mind and aiding
meditation.
Magickal Uses: Scullcap is used in spells of relaxation
and peace. A woman who wears skullcap protects her husband against the charms
of other women. Used to bind oaths and consecrate vows and commitments (marital
and otherwise). Used in rituals of initiation and handfastings. Used to reduce
hot emotions such as anger, hatred, jealousy and irritability.
Precautions & Adverse Reactions: No health hazards
are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic
dosages.
Dosages: No dosage information listed.