Skullcap and Slippery Elm

June 27, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Herbal Profiles

Skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia)

Active Compounds:

  Scutellarin, a flavonoid glycoside and many other flavones.
  Iridoids; catalpol is present
  Volatile oil and waxes, mainly C3l, C33 and C35 hydrocarbons
  Tannins

Remedies For: Nervine tonic, anti-spasmodic, hypotensive.

Skullcap relaxes states of nervous tension whilst at the same time renewing and revivifying the central nervous system. It has a specific use in the treatment of seizure and hysterical states as well as epilepsy. May be used in all exhausted or depressed conditions. Can be used with complete safety in the easing of pre-menstrual tension.

Combinations : It combines well with Valerian, Passion Flower, Black Cohosh etc..

 

Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva)  Active Compounds:  Mucilage, composed of galactose, 3-methyl galactose, rhamnose and galacturonic acid residues.

Remedies For: Demulcent, emollient, nutrient, astringent, anti-inflammatory.

Slippery Elm Bark is a soothing nutritive demulcent which is perfectly suited for sensitive or inflamed mucous membrane linings in the digestive system. This herb is used in the treatment of gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcer, enteritis, colitis and the like. It is often used as a food during convalescence as it is gentle and easily assimilated. In diarrhea it will soothe and astringe at the same time. Externally it makes an excellent poultice for use in cases of boils, abscesses or ulcers.

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