skullcap extract skullcap (scutellaria lateriflora) is native to north america, but is now widely cultivated in europe and other areas of the world. it has been used for over two hundred years as a mild relaxant and has long been hailed as an effective therapy for anxiety, nervous tension, and convulsions. because of its calming effects on the nervous and musculoskeletal system, it was also at one time considered to be a remedy for rabies, thus it's name "mad dog weed." plant description scutellaria lateriflora is one species of skullcap that is used in herbal preparations. the plant derives its name from the caplike appearance of the outer whorl of its small blue flowers. skullcap is a slender, heavily branched plant that grows to a height of two to four feet and blooms each july. ms.lily liu sales manager organic herb inc. phone +86 731 4060868 mobile +86 135 1747 5149 fax +86 731 4023669 email: lily@organic-herb.com website: http://www.organic-herb.com