








Organic Chinese Skullcap Seeds (Scutellaria Baicalensis)
1.14 €
The herb garden has never had a more lovely perennial that can be grown from herb seeds! Skullcap is an attractive ornamental herb with erect stems of bluish-purple blooms that arrive in the latter part of spring.
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Organic Chinese Skullcap (Scutellaria Baicalensis)
The herb garden has never had a more lovely perennial that can be grown from herb seeds! Skullcap is an attractive ornamental herb with erect stems of bluish-purple blooms that arrive in the latter part of spring.
The Skullcap herb plant reaches about 14 inches in height and the same in width. It makes a great addition to the front of the herb garden and gives a lovely display! The herb is also known as Chinese Skullcap and Baical Skullcap.
Skullcap is used in Chinese herbalism. There have been many studies on the medicinal benefits of this herb. The Skullcap herb has been used for over 2000 years medicinally, and in recently years the root has been found to have a high flavonoid content. Flavenoids are natural plant chemicals that have numerous powerful and beneficial effects on the human body. Skullcap root is used to treat many conditions and is considered to have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties.
How to Grow
Chinese skullcap grows naturally in sandy, rocky soil with a relatively neutral pH. It makes an attractive addition to flower beds. Sow seeds just under the surface of the soil. Established plants should be placed in full sun with a spacing of about 10 inches. The soil should be kept relatively dry. After three to fours years, the roots are ready to be harvested and dried. Older roots will generally contain more of the desired compounds. Use only roots that have a yellow color as others may be inferior.
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