Skullcap: Benefits, Taste, and How to Steep It
A caffeine-free calming herb from the mint family, without the mint, steeped for stress and sleep.
Meet the ingredient
What is Skullcap ?
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is part of the mint family. Despite this, skullcap does not have a minty flavor. However, this herb is often used for its calming benefits on the nervous system and sleep support. This herb gets its name Skullcap from the flowers it produces because they resemble little medieval helmets.
- OriginEastern North America
- FlavorGrassy & Earthy
Health benefits
What Skullcap brings to the cup...
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Skullcap can help relax the nervous system and soothe physical tension to help relieve stress.
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Skullcap can help improve sleep because it contains flavonoids that interact with GABA receptors which help to ease an overactive mind and promote relaxation.
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Skullcap is an herb that contains antioxidants. These antioxidants help ease stress, reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals to help protect cells from damage.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Herbal tea Caffeine free
- White tea Low caffeine
- Green tea Low caffeine
- Black tea Medium caffeine
- Matcha High caffeine
Levels are typical; steep time and leaf amount change them.
Caffeine
Skullcap is naturally caffeine free!
Steep this herb by itself or mix with other herbs.
Taste
What does Skullcap taste like?
The taste of skullcap is described as grassy, mildly earthy and similar to green tea. Although skullcap is part of the mint family, it does not give off any mint flavor or aroma.
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Making the tea
Steep Skullcap tea like this...
Heat
Boil fresh, filtered water.
- Heat
- Measure
- Steep
- Remove
- Enjoy
Where to buy
Where can I buy Organic Skullcap?
Organic Skullcap can be found online or in stores. You can also shop our Organic Skullcap here at Full Leaf. We’re USDA certified organic, and our products are vegan and free from GMO’s.
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