{"product_id":"organic-american-skullcap-herb-cut-sifted","title":"Organic American Skullcap Herb, Cut \u0026 Sifted (Scutellaria lateriflora) for Tea and Tinctures, Bulk 1\/2 lb, 1 lb, 5 lb","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; color: #2f2a24; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 16px; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.5em; margin: 0.2em 0 0.5em; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0a82e; display: inline-block;\"\u003e🌿 What is American Skullcap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eAmerican skullcap (\u003cem\u003eScutellaria lateriflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is a North American herb in the mint family, traditionally brewed as a calming tea or extracted into tinctures to ease everyday nervous tension and help the body wind down before sleep. This is the cut and sifted aerial herb, meaning the leaf and flowering tops dried and milled for easy brewing. In the cup it leans green and vegetal, with tasting notes of parsley, dandelion, and a bright, electric-green finish. It is one of our most reached-for botanicals in our \u003ca style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/collections\/herbs-for-nerve-regeneration-nervous-system-support\"\u003enervous system support collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 1.6em 0 0.5em; padding-bottom: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0a82e; display: inline-block;\"\u003e🌱 Why soil is the heart of what we do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eWe are a soil-first farm, and we believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are, and that philosophy is the standard we hold to every herb we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f1e6; border-left: 5px solid #e0a82e; padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 1.4em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #38563f;\"\u003e🌼 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that belief is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same third-party, per-lot testing standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThis skullcap comes from a vetted United States partner farm that specializes in the cool, moist, temperate conditions this native plant thrives in. They grow it right where it flourishes, with the climate, harvest traditions, and soil knowledge skullcap rewards, and to the same soil-first, biological standard that defines our own Colorado farm. Every lot we ship receives the same third-party, per-lot lab testing and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 1.6em 0 0.7em; padding-bottom: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0a82e; display: inline-block;\"\u003e🍵 Three ways to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #fffdf8; border: 1px solid #e3dcc9; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #38563f;\"\u003e🍵 Calming tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eSteep 1 to 2 teaspoons in just-boiled water for 5 to 10 minutes for a gentle, green, end-of-day cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #fffdf8; border: 1px solid #e3dcc9; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #38563f;\"\u003e🫗 Home tinctures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eCut and sifted is ideal for extracting. New to it? See our guide on \u003ca style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/how-to-use-herbal-tinctures\"\u003ehow to use herbal tinctures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #fffdf8; border: 1px solid #e3dcc9; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #38563f;\"\u003e🌿 Restful blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003ePairs beautifully with \u003ca style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/products\/bulk-lemon-balm-herb-1-lb-lemon-balm-leaf-cut-and-sifted-sweet-balm-herb-lemon-balm-tea-sweet-melissa-herb-sweet-leaf-herb-balm\"\u003elemon balm\u003c\/a\u003e, chamomile, or passionflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eEvery lot of our American Skullcap is tested by an independent third-party laboratory before release, screened for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter. We publish the lab test results for every lot on our \u003ca style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/exploring-the-rich-history-and-benefits-of-skullcap-herb\"\u003eAmerican Skullcap lab record\u003c\/a\u003e, so you can verify the exact bag you receive. Backed by our 100% money-back guarantee. This matters more with skullcap than with most herbs: it is one of the more frequently adulterated botanicals on the market, historically substituted with germander, which is why identity confirmation is part of every lot's screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border: 1px solid #e0a82e; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px; text-align: center; margin: 1.6em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-weight: bold; color: #38563f; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e🌼 Our 100% Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eOur policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efe1;border:2px solid #38563f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 20px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:bold;color:#38563f;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003e🧪 Third-party tested, per lot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#3a3a32;\"\u003eEvery lot is screened by an independent laboratory for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter before it is released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#3a3a32;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown without pesticides.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pesticides were used to grow this herb, and it contains no additives, preservatives, solvents or excipients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/exploring-the-rich-history-and-benefits-of-skullcap-herb\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eView the American Skullcap Lab Test Results →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-testing\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee every published lot →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.5em; margin: 1.6em 0 0.6em; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0a82e; display: inline-block;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 1.5em; font-size: 0.96em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #38563f; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #38563f; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eScutellaria lateriflora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f1e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9;\"\u003eAmerican Skullcap (also Blue Skullcap, Mad-Dog Skullcap)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9;\"\u003eCut \u0026amp; Sifted (aerial parts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f1e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAvailable Weights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9;\"\u003e2 oz, 1\/2 lb, 1 lb, 5 lb (bulk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9;\"\u003eParsley, Dandelion, Electric Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f1e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9;\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTesting Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9;\"\u003eThird-party lab test results, per lot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f1e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dcc9;\"\u003eUnited States \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"border: 1px solid #e3dcc9; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; background: #fcfaf4; margin: 0 0 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.3em; margin: 0 0 0.6em; padding-bottom: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0a82e; display: inline-block;\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Responsible Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.8em;\"\u003eAmerican skullcap has a long traditional record as a gentle calming herb, but a few points are worth knowing before you use it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.8em; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrowsiness.\u003c\/strong\u003e It may cause mild drowsiness. Until you know how it affects you, avoid driving or operating machinery after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInteractions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it is mildly sedating, it can have an additive effect alongside sedatives, sleep aids, central-nervous-system medications, alcohol, and other calming herbs such as valerian or passionflower. If you take prescription medication, speak with your healthcare provider first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid if you are allergic to plants in the mint (Lamiaceae) family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy and nursing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety data is insufficient, so traditional guidance is to avoid use during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless directed by a qualified practitioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurgery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it may slow the central nervous system, traditional guidance is to stop use well before any scheduled surgery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmounts.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has traditionally been used in modest amounts, such as a single cup of tea at a time. Start low and adjust as a qualified practitioner advises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #6f6757; font-style: italic; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information here is educational and reflects traditional use. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.5em; margin: 1.6em 0 0.6em; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0a82e; display: inline-block;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 1.2em 0 0.4em;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between American skullcap and Chinese skullcap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThey are two different plants that herbalists use in very different ways. This is American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), the North American species traditionally reached for to ease nervous tension and wind down at the end of the day. Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is a separate, root-based plant with its own distinct tradition, and the two are not interchangeable. Everything on this page refers to American skullcap, cut and sifted from the aerial parts of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e3dcc9; margin: 0 0 0.4em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 1.2em 0 0.4em;\"\u003eCan I use this cut and sifted skullcap to make my own tinctures?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eYes. Cut and sifted is our favorite format for home tincturing, because the open surface area helps the menstruum draw out the plant compounds, and it is just as easy to measure into a tea infuser. If you are new to tincturing, our guide on how to use herbal tinctures walks through the ratios and steps. Many of our customers also brew it as a simple bedtime tea, on its own or blended with lemon balm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e3dcc9; margin: 0 0 0.4em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 1.2em 0 0.4em;\"\u003eIs this skullcap grown on the Sacred Plant Co farm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThis skullcap comes from a vetted United States partner farm that specializes in the cool, moist conditions this native plant thrives in. We work with growers who already have the climate, harvest traditions, and soil knowledge a given plant rewards, so every herb is raised right where it flourishes. Every lot receives the same third-party, per-lot lab testing and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e3dcc9; margin: 0 0 0.4em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 1.2em 0 0.4em;\"\u003eHow do I know this is genuine skullcap and not adulterated with another plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em;\"\u003eIt is a fair question, because American skullcap has historically been one of the more commonly adulterated herbs on the market, sometimes substituted with germander. We guard against that in two ways: we confirm the correct botanical identity of every lot, and we publish the lab test results for each lot so you can verify the identity and contaminant screening of the exact bag you receive. You can review the published lots on our \u003ca style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/exploring-the-rich-history-and-benefits-of-skullcap-herb\"\u003eAmerican Skullcap lab record\u003c\/a\u003e before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sacred Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":50354089033921,"sku":"SKLLCP-2OZ","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz Organic","offer_id":50354089066689,"sku":"OSKLLCP-2OZ","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50277153833153,"sku":"SKLLCP-05","price":28.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb Organic","offer_id":50277153931457,"sku":"OSKLLCP-05","price":37.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50277153865921,"sku":"SKLLCP-1","price":49.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb Organic","offer_id":50277153964225,"sku":"OSKLLCP-1","price":68.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":50277153898689,"sku":"SKLLCP-5","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Organic","offer_id":50277153996993,"sku":"OSKLLCP-5","price":335.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/2971\/5905\/files\/Skullcap_Sample_1_and_half_bag.jpg?v=1746971538","url":"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/products\/organic-american-skullcap-herb-cut-sifted","provider":"Sacred Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}