Plant
Skullcap
Plant1 tradition
Skullcap's helmet-shaped flowers gave it its name. In folk practice it calms frayed nerves and keeps a partner faithful.
Uses
- Calm and relaxation
- Sleep
- Fidelity
Working with it
Drink skullcap tea in the evening to unwind. Place it in a partner's shoe or pillow for faithfulness, as the old charm goes.
⚠ Safety note for Skullcap- Botanical name
- Scutellaria lateriflora
- Planet
- ♄︎ Saturn
- Element
- Water
- Works for
- HarmonySleepPartnershipBindingPatience
- Forms
- dried herbtea
- How to use
- Brew (drinkable tea)Sachet or charm bagUnder the pillow
⚠ Safety
- Interacts with medications. Can change how medicines work. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
- Poisonous look-alikes. Easily confused with dangerous plants. Buy from a trusted supplier; don't forage it unless you're certain.
Receptive
Where the traditions place it
- Saturn — Common practice