1 oz. Scullcap Herb Powder (Scutellaria Lateriflora) Scutellaria lateriflora, also known as Blue Scullcap, Hoodwort, Virginian Scullcap, Mad-dog Scullcap is a hardy perennial herb native to North America. It is a member of the mint family. It has an upright habit, growing 60 to 80 centimeters in maximum height. It is a wetland-loving species and grows near marshes, meadows, and other wet habitat. The blue flowers are just under a centimeter long. Most of the flowers do not appear at the top of the main stem, but are produced along the length of side branches that grow from the leaf axils. Medicinal uses Scutellaria lateriflora is used in herbal medicine as a mild sedative and sleep promoter. Scutellaria as a genus has numerous medicinal uses and various species of skullcap are used in similar ways. The traditional uses of Blue Skullcap should not be confused with those of other Skullcaps as there are over 350 different species of Skullcap and they are not all used in the same way. Blue Skullcap is used like Common Skullcap (S. galericulata), Western Skullcap (S. canescens), and Southern Skullcap (S. cordifolia), all of which are genetically similar. Blue Skullcap and Common Skullcap are mainly known for their traditional use as an incense and herbal tea.