English: Skullcap
Latin: Scutellaria lateriflora (American skullcap)
Ayurvedic (parallel): Calming nervine herbs like Brahmi
Benefits: Nervine relaxant, calming, anticonvulsant.
Healing Uses: Anxiety, insomnia, nervous tension, seizures.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↓, Pitta ↓, Kapha ↔.
Preparation: Infusion of dried herb, tincture.
Flavor (Rasa): Bitter.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Pungent.
Notes: Best for nervous exhaustion and acute stress.
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