Both Chinese skullcap and Western skullcap are taken internally. Sold commercially as liquid extract, tea, dried form, capsules. And more . . .
Consult a medical practitioner before using skullcap as there is controversy over its use. Safe for adults in recommended dosages. May cause drowsiness so do not operate heavy equipment. And more . . .
Scullcap, American skullcap, Western skullcap, European skullcap, blue skullcap, greater skullcap, hoodwort or hoodwart, blue pimpernel, Quaker bonnet, helmet flower, hooded willow herb, and more . . .
Decoction, infusion, liquid extract, tablet, and tincture.
Kippah is the Hebrew word for skullcap. In fact, Jews do not use the term "skullcap".
Skullcap has two word definitions. The word 'skullcap' is defined as a small close-fitting cap without a brim on it. The word 'skullcap' also means the top part of the skull.
Muslims do not wear kippot; this a Jewish practice. However, Muslims have a similar skullcap called a taaqiya (طاقية) -- which should not be confused with taqiyya (تقية), referring to faith denial by Shiite Muslims. The taaqiya is not necessary, but it is recommended since Muhammad wore a skullcap.
Commercially available as fresh or dried bulk, pill, tincture and as an essential oil.
A baical skullcap is a herb used in Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of dysentery and diarrhoea.
Native to North America and cultivated in Europe. Chinese skullcap is native to eastern Asia.
Scutellaria lateriflora (American and European skullcap) and Scutellaria baicalensis (Asian species).
It is a kippah or Yarmulke. In fact, nobody uses the term skullcap except non-Jews.
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