American Skullcap
People mainly take American Skullcap for anxiety. Based on 14 first-hand reports. Ranked #1058 of 2,750 overall.
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User score
Mostly positive21% positive14% mixed0% negative64% unclear
Of reports that state an outcome, 60% are positive.
Clinical research
Research pending
What American Skullcap does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
betterno changeworse
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
Research data for American Skullcap is being compiled.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
very high dosesas reported
3-6 tbspas reported
3-6 tbsptea
3-6 tbsas reported
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
dysphoria ×1
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“My first experience was with American Skullcap and Magnolia Bark Extract, so I guess I got lucky to find two things that genuinely can be felt, right off the bat.”
“American Skullcap (smoked) - Relaxing, weird”
“American Skullcap tea”
“Smoked americsn skullcap too and it was somewhat relaxing but also dysphoric.”
“tinctures of valerian lemon balm and American skullcap in equal parts”
Top discussions (5)
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 3, 2026. How we rate