12/23/2025
Canāt turn your brain off at night, even when your body is begging for rest? š
Meet Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), one of herbalismās go-to nervines for the wired-but-tired era. šæ
In this episode, Chris and Mel dig into why Skullcap calms without sedating, why the Eclectics insisted on fresh preparations, and how the Latin name becomes your safety shield, because āskullcapā alone is not enough.
If youāve got caffeine jitters, 3 a.m. thought spirals, or burnout that feels like a permanent browser tab you canāt close, this oneās for you. š
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What keeps your mind spinning at night. Stress, caffeine, hormones, or all three?