SKULLCAP - SCUTELLARIA LATERIFLORA
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This monograph is intended to serve as a guide to industry for the preparation of Product Licence Applications (PLAs) and labels for natural health product market authorization. It is not intended to be a comprehensive review of the medicinal ingredient.
Notes
- Text in parentheses is additional optional information which can be included on the PLA and product label at the applicant's discretion.
- The solidus (/) indicates that the terms and/or statements are synonymous. Either term or statement may be selected by the applicant.
Date
December 18, 2018
Proper name(s), Common name(s), Source material(s)
Proper name(s) | Common name(s) | Source material(s) | ||
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Proper name(s) | Part(s) | Preparation | ||
Scutellaria lateriflora |
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Scutellaria lateriflora |
Herb top |
Dried |
References: Proper name: USDA 2018; Common names: McGuffin et al. 2000; Source material: Barnes et al. 2007.
Route of Administration
Oral
Dosage Form(s)
This monograph excludes foods or food-like dosage forms as indicated in the Compendium of Monographs Guidance Document.
Acceptable dosage forms for any age category listed in this monograph for the specified route of administration are listed in the Compendium of Monographs Guidance Document.
Use(s) or Purpose(s)
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (calmative) (Bradley 2006; Boon and Smith 2004; Hoffmann 2003; Tilgner 1999; Williamson et al. 1988; Ellingwood 1983; Felter and Lloyd 1983).
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a sleep aid (during times of mental stress) (Bradley 2006; Tilgner 1999; Ellingwood 1983; Felter and Lloyd 1983).
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve the pain associated with menstruation (antispasmodic) (Bradley 2006; Boon and Smith 2004; Mills and Bone 2000).
The following combined use(s) or purpose(s) is/are also acceptable:
(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (calmative) and as a sleep aid (during times of mental stress) (Bradley 2006; Boon and Smith 2004; Hoffmann 2003; Tilgner 1999; Williamson et al. 1988; Ellingwood 1983; Felter and Lloyd 1983).
Note
Claims for traditional use must include the term "Herbal Medicine", "Traditional Chinese Medicine", or "Ayurveda".Dose(s)
Subpopulation(s)
Adults 18 years and older
Quantity(ies)
Methods of preparation: Dry, Powder, Non-Standardised Ethanolic Extracts (Dry extract, Tincture, Fluid extract)
0.25 - 12 grams of dried herb top, per day (Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2005; Boon and Smith 2004; Williamson et al. 1988; BHP 1983)
Methods of preparation: Non-Standardised Aqueous Extracts (Dry extract, Decoction, Infusion)
3 - 12 grams of dried herb top, per day (Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2005; BHP 1983).
Direction(s) for use
No statement required.Duration(s) of Use
No statement required.Risk Information
Caution(s) and warning(s)
Sleep aid
Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sleeplessness persists for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia) (Berardi et al. 2002; Dipiro et al. 2002).All products
Contraindication(s)
Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Barnes et al. 2007; Boon and Smith 2004).Known adverse reaction(s)
Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness (Bradley 2006; Tilgner 1999; Williamson et al. 1988; Ellingwood 1983; Felter and Lloyd 1983).Non-medicinal ingredients
Must be chosen from the current Natural Health Product Ingredient Database (NHPID) and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.Storage conditions
No statement required.