Skullcap vs Tibetan Valerian

Skullcap is a flowering plant in the mint family, native to North America. It has been used by Native Americans for centuries for nervous tension, anxiety, and convulsions. The name "skullcap" refers to the flower's cap-like shape. It is particularly valued as a gentle nervine for anxiety without excessive sedation.

A calming sedative herb used in Tibetan medicine for sleep disorders and nervous conditions.

Baicalin, Scutellarin, Melatonin, Flavonoids, Iridoids

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Nervous tension relief, Sleep aid, Convulsion treatment, Anxiety relief, Rabies folk remedy

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Anxiety, Insomnia, Nervous tension, Muscle spasms, Withdrawal support

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

1-2g dried herb as tea 3 times daily, or 350-500mg extract 2-3 times daily

300-600mg extract nightly

Liver disease, Pregnancy, Concurrent sedative medications

operating machinery, sedative medications

Drowsiness, GI upset, Giddiness, Liver damage (rare, may be from adulterated products)

morning drowsiness, vivid dreams