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Skullcap Tincture
$33
Ingredients:
Organic Skullcap, Organic Cane Alcohol
Benefits: reduces anxiety; antioxidant; anti-depressant; antispasmodic; calms the mind; neuroprotective; treats insomnia; pain-relief; sedative; reduces stress; nervine.
Skullcap
Skullcap is a great herb for releasing nervous tension and tonifying the nervous system. Skullcap acts as a mild sedative and increases GABA in the brain, a neurotransmitter that helps relax the nervous system and calm racing thoughts.
Skullcap is also considered a trophorestorative herb, which means it helps to tone and restore the nervous system’s function over time. Skullcap supports general emotional wellbeing, and also helps with symptoms of PMS, stress, anxiety, migraines, seizures, epilepsy, and hysteria.
It’s a gentle herb that is useful for insomnia, especially in cases of an overactive mind, as it helps quiet the mind chatter, and revitalizes nerves that have been burned out due to stress. It can be taken for immediate effects in cases of acute agitation, tics, tremors, and even road rage. It helps the body and mind cope with emotional and psychological stress; it’s a great ally for grief and shock. It is also rich in protective flavonoids, which help protect the body from oxidative stress. For detox, it can be mixed well with oatstraw.
Note: care needs to be taken if it’s being used in combination with anti-convulsant medication.