Skullcap
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Skullcap
Scutellaria baicalensis
Root
Lead pain reliever and headaches, transient insomnia, can improve mood and general anxiety
Modulation of GABA receptor. 5-HT(7) receptor effects: constituents bind the serotonin receptor 5-HT(7). Activity on the 5-HT(7) receptor is due to flavonoids. Effects serotonin receptor causing sedation. Anxiolytic: flavonoids may act as GABA agonists causing a sedating and anxiolytic effect.