Mad-Dog Skullcap | Scutellaria lateriflora

Mad-Dog Skullcap | Scutellaria lateriflora

Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest

Active Ingredient: Scutellarin

Chemical Structure:

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Uses:

Anti-Rabies

Sedative
Nerve Tonic

Preparation: Strong Tea made from plant, (stem, leaves)  

Links:

 Foster, S. (2013). Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central America (Third ed., pp. 1-450). Boston, New York: Peterson.