Bulk Herbs: Skullcap
Skullcap is an herbaceous perennial mint with ridged leaves and tiny blue flowers, growing 1 to 4 feet (25 cm to 1 m) high. Various species of skullcap are important in Traditional Chinese Medicine as herbs that clear heat and dry dampness. The use of herb dates back at least two thousand years.Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that skullcap is most useful for "draining fire" from the "upper burner," for patterns of symptoms including high fever, irritability, thick mucus, or hot sores and swelling. The herb is used to "dry dampness" from the stomach or intestines, treating any kind of digestive upset that stifling the urge to drink fluids or causes inflammation of the urinary tract. Skullcap also treats the symptoms of emotional excess "rising" in the body to cause blushing, flushing, irritability, or headache.In magick, Skullcap has been used to promote peace, relaxation and love.  Ruled by Saturn and the element of Water, this herb is excellent for strengthening relationships and promoting harmony in the home.  Can be burned as an incense as well to promote sleep and can be used as a tea, although the taste is not very good.Keywords: Peace, Love, Sleep