St. Francis Scullcap Tincture, Traditional Sedative and Sleep Aid for Nervousness, 50-250ml

St. Francis Scullcap Details

St. Francis Scullcap is a single-herb liquid tincture of certified organic scullcap flowering tops (Scutellaria lateriflora). Each 1 mL provides 250 mg quantity crude equivalent (1:4). It's traditionally used in herbal medicine as a sedative to help relieve nervousness, as a sleep aid, and as an antispasmodic to help relieve the pain associated with menstruation. Take 1–2 mL (30–60 drops) up to 3 times daily, or as a single 3–6 mL dose at bedtime. Extracted in distilled water and certified organic alcohol; vegan, vegetarian and non-GMO. Available in 50 mL, 100 mL and 250 mL dropper bottles. Made in Canada by St. Francis Herb Farm.

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Quick Facts

Who Scullcap Is For

• Adults looking for a traditional herbal option to help relieve nervousness
• People who want a plant-based sleep aid they can take as a single dose at bedtime
• Women looking for traditional herbal help with menstrual pain
• Anyone who prefers a single-herb tincture with a stated strength over a multi-herb blend
• Herbal medicine users who want certified organic, vegan ingredients

Who this product is NOT for:

• Anyone who needs to stay fully alert — some people may feel drowsy, so avoid driving or operating machinery after taking it
• People whose sleeplessness has lasted more than three weeks without seeing a health-care practitioner
• People avoiding alcohol — this is an alcohol-based tincture

Vitamart's Take

Scullcap is a classic of Western herbalism for frayed nerves, and St. Francis makes it simply: certified organic flowering tops at a stated 1:4 strength, nothing else added beyond water and organic alcohol. What we like is the flexibility. You can take small doses through the day when you're feeling tense, or one larger dose at bedtime as a sleep aid. It's a good single-herb starting point before moving on to blends like ValeriCalm.

How Scullcap Compares

Scullcap vs. Passion Flower

Both are traditional calming herbs. St. Francis Passion Flower is another single-herb tincture people use for restlessness and sleep; scullcap also carries a traditional use for menstrual pain.

Single herb vs. a sleep blend

St. Francis ValeriCalm combines passionflower and valerian in one tincture. Scullcap on its own is a good fit if you want to know exactly which herb you're taking.

Scullcap vs. Valerian

Valerian is the better-known herbal sleep aid. Scullcap is often chosen when nervousness during the day matters as much as sleep at night, since it can be taken up to three times daily.

What Is Scullcap?

• Scullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), also spelled skullcap, is a North American member of the mint family
• The flowering tops are the part used in St. Francis's tincture
• It's traditionally used in herbal medicine as a sedative to help relieve nervousness
• It's also a traditional sleep aid and antispasmodic for menstrual pain
• A 1:4 ratio means 1 part herb to 4 parts liquid, equal to 250 mg of crude herb per mL

Recommended Purpose

• Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a sedative to help relieve nervousness
• Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a sleep aid
• Traditionally used as an antispasmodic to help relieve the pain associated with menstruation

How To Use

• Adults: take 1–2 mL (30–60 drops) 3 times daily or as needed, in a little water on an empty stomach
• Or take a single 3–6 mL (90–180 drops) dose in a little water at bedtime
• Consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist, or if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than three weeks
• Some people may experience drowsiness; use caution when driving or operating machinery
• Keep out of reach of children

Ingredients (per 1 mL)

Non-medicinal ingredients: distilled water, certified organic alcohol.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pairs Well With

• St. Francis Lemon Balm
• St. Francis California Poppy
• Magnesium Glycinate and Bisglycinate Supplements
• Sleep & Relaxation Tea

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Take 1-2 ml (30-60 drops) of St. Francis Scullcap 3 times daily or as needed in a little water on an empty stomach. May also be taken as a one-time 3-6 ml (90-180 drops) daily dose in a little water at bedtime.