Skullcap - The ULTIMATE Soothing Mint?

[@chickenmuffin]

I'm starting to think all the "weeds" we have are actually the beneficial plants in life.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yeah, I'm getting that impression too. LOL Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@betsyoman7173]

This is the thing I'm saying to everyone when I tell them I'm studying herbs: "God knew what he was doing! And we call them all weeds and use nasty chemicals to get them out of our manicured yards! Then we go buy prescriptions manufactured in other countries."

[@jabohabo3821]

Ok! So my wife has liver damage. Will this hurt her at all?

[@chickenmuffin]

@@jabohabo3821 Ask your doctor.

[@earthzeroapothecary]

I can't thank you enough for your channel and knowledge. The last few days, I've been dealing with a cold virus and experiencing weird hip pain, like my pelvis is spreading. (It reminded me of when I was pregnant with my first born.) I ended up making capsules of Skullcap and Nettle and within 30 minutes, MY PAIN WAS GONE!! I almost started to cry from happiness. Thank you sooooo much!!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@earthzeroapothecary Glad it helped. Have a look at the HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine. There are lots in of other useful things to learn. :0)

[@annebird9195]

Just got my mad dog skull cap seeds in the mail! Booyah! Thanks for this video that got me to do that!!

[@galaxytraveler5779]

You sure are a wealth of knowledge, sir. Thank you, I have been drinking this in my tea again. I went through a wild and scary time with stress and anxiety and skullcap helped me get through it, no question. On another note, it is amazing to me the power of herbs and what they can do for human health... I bet there is an herb for pretty much any illness or 'disease' out there. And don't forget about things like pine needles and spruce buds!

[@CornholioBunghole-qo8th]

I am actually pretty glad to hear that it is a vigorous mint, because I started mine from seed and they were a pain to get started, I have maddog and hoary skullcap. So, when I finally got them growing I had a bunch of seedlings that I kind of stuck all over the yard, in the meadow, under trees, and it seems they really took off and made a go of it behind the shed. But that was just early this year, it sounds like I may come to rue the day, like with the passion flowers, should have contained those, actually put a bunch of seeds I thought must have been duds into my compost, and they are popping up all over.

[@lisakelley9451]

What great timing! Just yesterday I discovered an "older" packet of "Mad dog" Skullcap seed. I remember purchasing it because of its medicinal value, but it got misplaced... the benefits forgotten... until yesterday. So I put some in a baggie of sterile potting medium and tucked it in the refrigerator for a bit (I read that the seeds germinate best if given about a month of chill hours)... and I determined to re-research its benefits. And then you make and post this video. Gotta love it! Thanks for all the great information you so graciously share with us! (I sure hope these germinate!!!)

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hi Lisa, plant those little rascals some place you don't mind them spreading or in a container. They're very enthusiastic. I used to have two beds of it...now it's just one big bed because it's overrun the ground in between. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@pttpforever]

Thanks for the tip about growing any mint family plants in containers!

[@ladyvirgo013]

Thankful to have found your channel. I've been doing a few drops of Skullcap for about 3 weeks, Its been life changing for me. Very helpful for my Nervous System.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

GLad it's helping. Skullcap is a wonderful soother for the nerves. Oat straw can be wonderful for unfrazzling frazzled nerves too. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@camicri4263]

Thank you for! Blessings 💕🤗

[@kristinasportal]

Im currently making skullcap capsules!

[@debbieguthrie2307]

Doc Jones has an article in his blog regarding capsules. Stay healthy

[@anasazirose]

​@@debbieguthrie2307does he not like them?

[@debbieguthrie2307]

@@anasazirose , I think it slows the herb effectiveness

[@brianbradford4023]

Trying mine tonight for sleep. Pray it works!

[@tanorexicstud]

This is amazing! Can't wait to checkout all your videos!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@tanorexicstud glad you enjoyed it. Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@danam2584]

Ooooooh! Bonus pants!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yeah, there's always some other pesky rascal sneaking into the video. Pesky, prima dona weeds. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@kleineroteHex]

skullcap is one plant I have not identified yet, most interesting, but I don't need it, no pain (ok after shoveling snow for 2 days, but that is good pain) and I sleep just wonderful; but I will keep looking for it! Cleevers I do not need to look for LOL they are here there and all over.... thanks to the birds. Love your infos!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yeah Cleavers is pretty determined to get our attention. LOL Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@okiedoke6373]

I sure do like your videos they're very entertaining not to mention how well you put everything together thank you for sharing

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Robert. Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@KathysTube]

Really valuable information... Especially the pain benefits! Thanks Doc👍

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

The tincture works well topically for pain too. Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@KathysTube]

@@HomeGrownHerbalist I'd need to take a bath in it... 😁 Thanks again... I save your videos for future reference and never give up on improving my health without the risks of big Pharma 👍

[@jeanneamato8278]

You rock!

[@pampurnell4540]

Doc, I LOVE everything you share! AMAZING!!💖👍👏👏👏

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Pam. :0) Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@TSis76]

Thanks again, Doc Jones! : )

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

My pleasure Tirzah. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@joanneoverstreet72]

Thank you! 😊🌱💚🌻🐝

[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

You should write a book (maybe you have already and I'm just late to the party) listing all the herbs along with their uses.

[@HeatherMoreau]

Would you recommend skullcap for a headache?

[@jeanneamato8278]

Cleavers helped cure my sarcoidosis.

[@blaaasay5199]

Very interesting tidbit about cleavers! About how much caffeine? Similar to green tea? Curious li’l plant!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I'm not really sure. Probably not as much as coffee or tea. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@easterneuropeantracksuit3312]

What’s the best book on identifying and using medicinal herbs

[@westrose586]

I dried some prickly lettuce (positive id) one year and used it as a tea for sore muscle after work. The effect was not really good. I felt like it was pulling calcium out of my bones! I tried the tea several times with he same effect each time. Then discarded the dried leaves. Why would it do that do you think? I have heard many wonderful things about this plant but it was not my experience. Allergic to it?

[@robertallen6593]

LUV!!

[@tomashajduk4753]

Great video, thanks!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

You bet Thomas. Thanks for watching. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@nickstonetti]

Thank you for the video! I've heard that as far as medicines go, lemon balm is much less potent in dried form. Is skullcap the same?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

SKullcap doesn't rely on essential oils to nearly the degree that lemon balm does so it doesn't suffer as much from drying. The main thing with lemon balm is to harvest in the spring and early summer. Once things get really hot and dry outside, lemon balm's potency (for some of its actions) diminishes a lot. Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@nickstonetti]

@@HomeGrownHerbalist oh that is great to know! Thanks Doc!!

[@elijahsanders3547]

Dr Jones, I was so excited today because I thought I might have found some skullcap (in Bali, Indonesia), it looked like a mint, but did not smell like anything. It seemed to be in a big pile of dead looking vines, had leaves looking exactly like a mint, but it doesn't look like that. Any idea what it might be, or if it's a different variety of skullcap maybe?

[@dschott1083]

Thank you Doc❤️

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

You're welcome.

[@judyluchies2492]

Thank you 😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jackilove523]

Thank 💚 You🙏

[@blessedlove2113]

It is said to treat hydrophobia in rabies patients

[@seandanger485]

My mom has pudendal neuralgia. I’ve been experimenting with herbs for years to help her pain. Any chance we could chat with you about it?

[@tammyhoman9550]

I have come across small skullcap botanical name scutellaria parvula so can i use it the same way

[@sarahmiranda7130]

Would this work at all as a tea?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yup. Tea or tincture internally or tincture topically Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@MB4183]

What would you recommend as herbal/plant for relaxation of mind/body similar to alcohol? Thanks!

[@his-sweetie]

Thank you!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

You're welcome. :0) Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@sagepreaumx9903]

Thanks. Are there any medicinal herbs that grow in full shade or under/around pine trees?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Sure. Goldenseal, False Unicorn, wild yam, black cohosh, American ginseng and lots of others like the shade. Not sure if any of them would like the pine trees. Pine trees can be rude. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@itsmelaura1533]

@@HomeGrownHerbalist We have 6 acres of pine and I have been surprised to find morel mushrooms popping up, even in the thick dry needles!

[@ShaunTaber]

Is this something you would recommend for fibromyalgia pain?

[@tracijohnson6236]

Can you give more detail about Lemon Balm for Herpes? Best way to take and dosage?

[@rachelmoser4422]

Hey Doc, could I take Skull cap and Hops together?

[@Jerseyhighlander]

I'm trying to find information about growing the plant. Kind of soil it likes, sun/shade requirements, nutrient needs/preferences. How to keep it healthy and make it proliferate. Being mostly in the woods of the Northeast, in zone 5 - 5b, it's been kind of challenging. Apparently Aphids love the stuff.

[@AppleOfThineEye]

Did you learn how best to grow it? I'm looking for those details as well.

[@Jerseyhighlander]

@@AppleOfThineEye Yes & no. It's in the mint family and apparently does well in the same circumstances, don't overwater, don't over fertilize. I did learn that aphids and slugs really love to destroy it... Getting rid of that problem it did pretty well when the weather warmed sufficiently and without too much attention. Keeping it in pots, up off the ground worked well. Pots that were in pretty heavy shade did just as well as those that got a fair amount of sunlight. Seems to like a good fish emulsion fertilizer just once in a while and let the soil dry a bit between waterings. Don't overwater.

[@AppleOfThineEye]

@@Jerseyhighlander Thanks! How frequently should it be watered, and how long does it take to bloom? If you know either of those things, of course.

[@Jerseyhighlander]

@@AppleOfThineEye Water every few days if no rain, depending on your specific setup. It tends to like dryer soil but does ok with a bit more watering too. See the leaves wilting, you waited a little too long but it recovers easily. Didn't gauge time to flowering but mine started about a month ago and has been ongoing.

[@AppleOfThineEye]

@@Jerseyhighlander Wow, seems fast and easy! Thanks, friend, for the wisdom.

[@karenbates-earnest4206]

at 5:24 you say Lemon balm isnt very great for killing stuff. He is at the other end of the spectrum. I assume you mean Skullcap at this point because you gesture at the plant in your hand?

[@SuperSafetychick]

Is sow thistle the same as the prickly lettuce?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@SuperSafetychick Nope. They are different species.

[@CornholioBunghole-qo8th]

You said this will make a tincture? Just stick it in some 40% abv whiskey, maybe or dry it first?

[@jabohabo3821]

Wife has liver damage. Will this b harmful?

[@Sunrisesp]

We have lots of similar looking flowers but leaves are much smaller leaves (scuttelaria baicalensis?) Same indications?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

No, Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap or Baikal skullcap) is a very different critter medicinally with very different properties. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/

[@belindamclaughlin9258]

Do any of the other scutellarias have the same medicinal traits? I have native Scutellaria ovata, heartleaf skullcap, growing abundantly here on my property in Northeast Texas. Thanks.

[@jrmoore1021]

I have a couple of skullcap plants growing in hydroponics (getting enormous)....can this plant be used before it blooms? I can't find a bunch of good information out there

[@marilynwalsh7957]

Do mints cross breed?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Not in my experience. I have a ton of different species on my place and they have always behaved themselves socially. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@organicemily1745]

Hey Doc! What species of skullcap do you grow?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Hey Emily, we Grow and Sell Scutellaria lateriflora. You can learn more about it here: homegrownherbalist.net/product/skullcap-tincture/

[@kellyclemmer9715]

Does it have any impact on lactation? (I have heard tho not personally experienced that peppermint and spearmint can decrease milk production).

[@timetorelax591]

Anything herb for diabetic neuropathy?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Shoot me an email homegrownherbalist.net/contact-us/

[@SG-ce7ji]

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[@ChrisBrown-pz2gu]

Hey, Doc, very interested in trying Skullcap in tea form. I'm asthmatic and have lots of allergies to various trees/grasses. I have drank peppermint tea a million times with no issue, do you think Skullcap or Lemon Balm would be safe?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

things in the same family tend to behave similarly but I can't predict for sure. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@ChrisBrown-pz2gu]

@@HomeGrownHerbalist ok, thank you 👍

[@blessedlove2113]

Also not skull cup!😂

[@revamcconnell470]

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[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

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