Skullcap is used for trouble sleeping (insomnia), anxiety, stroke, and paralysis caused by stroke. It is also used for fever, high cholesterol, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), rabies, epilepsy, nervous tension, allergies, skin infections, inflammation, and spasms.

What does skullcap do when you smoke it?

Herbal Properties: Skullcap has a mild calming effect when smoked. Smoking Qualities: This herb is a medium smoke, with a fairly neutral flavor. Type of Plant: A spreading perennial that grows about a foot tall, skullcap makes an attractive groundcover in the garden.

Does skullcap make you sleepy?

Skullcap might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. Taking skullcap along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness.