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American Scullcap
Scientific Name: Scullcap
Other Names: Blue Pimpernel, Common Scullcap, Helmet Flower, Hoodwort, Mad-Dog Weed, Quaker Bonnet, Scutellaria lateriflora, Skullcap

References

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Awad R, Arnason JT, Trudeau V, et al. Phytochemical and biological analysis of skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora L.): a medicinal plant with anxiolytic properties. Phytomedicine. 2003;10(8):640-649.

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Haughton C. Scutellaria lateriflora (L). Revised September 23, 2002. Available at: http://www.purplesage.org.uk/profiles/skullcap.htm. Accessed March 28, 2003.

HealthNotes, Inc. American scullcap. 2002. Available at: http://www.mycustompak.com/healthNotes/Herb/Scullca p_American.htm Accessed March 28, 2003.

Jellin JM, Gregory P, Batz F, Hitchens K, et al, eds. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 3rd Edition. Stockton CA: Therapeutic Research Facility, 2000.

Larrey D, Vial T, Pauwels A, et al. Hepatitis after germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) administration: another instance of herbal medicine hepatotoxicity. Annals of Internal Medicine. 1992;117(2):129-132.

McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Product Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 1997.

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Sarris J. Herbal medicines in the treatment of psychiatric disorders: a systematic review. Phytotherapy Research. 2007;21(8):703-716.

Webb G. Sorting out scullcap. HerbalClip. November 5, 1997. Available at: http://www.herbalgram.org/wholefoodsmarket/herbclip /review.asp?i=41987 Accessed April 25, 2003.

Wohlmuth H. Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora). No date given. Available at: http://www.botanicalpathways.com/issue13/skullcap.h tm Accessed April 17, 2003.

Wolfson P, Hoffmann DL. An investigation into the efficacy of Scutellaria lateriflora in healthy volunteers. Alternative Therapy in Health and Medicine. 2003;9(2):74-78.

Last Revised July 18, 2007

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Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.

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