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Scutellaria

Scutellaria

9.9
A group of flowering plants in the mint family often called skullcaps and used in herbal medicine
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Scutellaria are known for their medicinal properties and have been used in traditional remedies.

Examples

  • The blue flowers of Scutellaria brighten the edges of the woodland garden every spring.

  • Researchers are studying extracts from Scutellaria to evaluate their potential health benefits.

  • The Scutellaria plant is known for its calming properties.

  • Many herbalists recommend Scutellaria for anxiety relief.

  • Researchers are studying extracts from Scutellaria to evaluate their potential health benefits.

  • Several species of Scutellaria are known for their medicinal properties and have been used in traditional remedies.

  • Many herbalists recommend Scutellaria for anxiety relief.

Synonyms

genus Scutellaria
vsScutellaria
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of related flowering plants in the mint family called skullcaps

focuses on species used in herbal medicine rather than their distribution

Compounds

genus Scutellaria
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of related flowering plants in the mint family called skullcaps

Scutellaria lateriflora
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American mint herb used to calm nerves and ease muscle spasms

Surface Forms

Scutellaria singular
Scutellarias plural

Etymology

Scutellaria comes from the Latin word scutella, which means 'little dish' or 'small shield'. The top of the flower looks like a tiny cap or helmet, so people call it 'skullcap' and the scientific name points to that small 'dish' or 'shield' shape.