The Human Path

• a discussion of the properties of skullcap -- it is a cooling and calming herb that gives a very focused relaxation effect, helps with physical addiction and mental clarity among other things
• skullcap contains baicalin, which is very effective in hampering harmful bacteria growth
• different species and regional varieties may not contain the same constituents or taste the same
• skullcap is an effective pain reliever when used within a formula
• getting to know skullcap well is a lifetime of work
• online database of botanical and chemical research for herbs: Dr Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Database

Previous Herbology Podcast Series:

Community Gardening and Bringing Medicine to the people

Herbal Medicine in a Trauma Setting/Western Medicine integrating with herbalism

Wildcrafting and Weedcrafting

About Nicole Telkes: - Nicole is a Practicing Registered Herbalist and Licensed Massage Therapist in Austin, TX. - Her school, Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine is also located in the Austin area and offers a number of different educational programs and classes in plant medicine. - - - - Nicole's blog can be found here.