Skullcap is a herb with exceptional beneficial properties for our body. In particular, it has strong antioxidant properties capable of combating the harmful action of free radicals and premature aging (thanks to its content of flavonoids and polyphenols). It has sedative and relaxing properties which are very useful in all cases where states of insomnia or nervous excitement are encountered. It is very effective if combined, in herbal tea, with other herbs with a sedative effect such as valerian, chamomile and lemon balm. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties (even on allergic inflammations) in particular for the skin and mucous membranes of the digestive system organs. It has laxative effects and is able to regulate intestinal function as a whole, preventing states of constipation that are particularly harmful to our health. It also boasts beneficial properties for the heart and the cardiovascular system as a whole. Recent studies have shown that an active ingredient of this plant, baicalin, has strong anti-carcinogenic properties and in particular is able to prevent leukemia and liver cancer. It can also be taken as an infusion combined with other herbs with a strong nerve and antioxidant effect (chamomile, nettle, valerian, lemon balm, dandelion etc.) which enhance its preventive and therapeutic virtues. Recent studies have shown that an active ingredient of this plant, baicalin, has strong anti-carcinogenic properties and in particular is able to prevent leukemia and liver cancer. It can also be taken as an infusion combined with other herbs with a strong nerve and antioxidant effect (chamomile, nettle, valerian, lemon balm, dandelion etc.) which enhance its preventive and therapeutic virtues. Recent studies have shown that an active ingredient of this plant, baicalin, has strong anti-carcinogenic properties and in particular is able to prevent leukemia and liver cancer. It can also be taken as an infusion combined with other herbs with a strong nerve and antioxidant effect (chamomile, nettle, valerian, lemon balm, dandelion etc.) which enhance its preventive and therapeutic virtues.
