Ethnopharmacological Importance of Western Medicinal Herb, Scutellaria lateriflora

doi:10.1007/978-981-10-1085-9_2

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Ethnopharmacological Importance of Western Medicinal Herb, Scutellaria lateriflora

Published 2016 · M. Lohani, Mansi Patel, M. Majrashi

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Abstract

Scutellaria lateriflora also known as American skullcap is a well-known medicinal herb which has been used in traditional medicine and Western materia medica for years. S. lateriflora has exhibited plethora of pharmacological effects. The plant has been shown to affect the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and other organs such as gastrointestinal tracts, liver, sexual organs, endocrine system, blood, kidney, and muscles. However, chief use of this Western medicinal herb is for the central nervous system pathologies. S. lateriflora has primarily reduced the symptoms associated with hyperarousal disorders. The hyperarousal disorders are seizures, insomnia, pain, spasms, and anxiety. Further, the plant parts are used in various botanical formulations and are currently on the US market. In this article, we describe ethnopharmacological role of S. lateriflora and its medicinal applications in detail. Additionally, we have summarized the mechanism of action attributed to the neuroprotection and other pharmacological actions associated with S. lateriflora.

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Scutellaria lateriflora, also known as American skullcap, is a widely used Western medicinal herb for treating central nervous system pathologies, primarily reducing symptoms of hyperarousal disorders like seizures, insomnia, pain, spasms, and anxiety.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Ethnopharmacological Importance of Western Medicinal Herb, Scutellaria lateriflora

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