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skullcap
skull·cap S0457400 (skŭl′kăp′)n.1. a. A light, close-fitting, brimless cap.b. A yarmulke.2. Any of various plants of the genus Scutellaria of the mint family, having clusters of two-lipped flowers.skullcap (ˈskʌlˌkæp) n1. (Clothing & Fashion) a rounded brimless hat fitting the crown of the head2. (Zoology) the nontechnical name for calvaria3. (Plants) any of various perennial plants of the genus Scutellaria, esp S. galericulata, that typically have helmet-shaped flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)skull•cap (ˈskʌlˌkæp)
n. 1. a small, brimless, close-fitting cap, often made of silk or velvet, worn on the crown of the head. 2. yarmulke. 3. the domelike roof of the skull. 4. any of various plants belonging to the genus Scutellaria, of the mint family, having a calyx resembling a helmet. [1675–85] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  skullcap - rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the headbeanie, beany - a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmencap - a tight-fitting headdresscoif - a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-lawyarmelke, yarmulka, yarmulke - a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer) | | 2. | skullcap - a herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raisedhelmetflowerherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests | | 3. | skullcap - the dome of the skullcalvariabone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebratesbraincase, brainpan, cranium - the part of the skull that encloses the brain |
Translationsskullcap
skullcap any of various perennial plants of the genus Scutellaria, esp S. galericulata, that typically have helmet-shaped flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)  skullcap skullcapStrong popular medicinal herb. Small plant, 6-18” high. Blue/lavender flowers. In mint family- hairy, square stems, opposite leaves, heartshaped at the base with scalloped edges. Seed pods at base of each leaf. Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic. Used for mental disorders, anxiety, nervous conditions, hysteria, delirium, epilepsy, drug withdrawal, headaches, sleep problems, bacteria, viruses, hepatitis, lowers blood pressure, diuretic,. Induces menstruation, do not take if pregnant. Make sure you have the right kind, there are over 350 species and they are not all the same. Some are toxic.skullcap
cal·var·i·a, pl. cal·var·i·ae (kal-vā'rē-ă, -vā'rē-ē), [TA] Avoid the incorrect form calvarium.The upper domelike portion of the skull. Synonym(s): roof of skull, skullcap [L. a skull] skullcap Herbal medicine
A perennial herb that contains flavonoids, glucosides (scutellarein), bitter principles, iridoids, tannins and volatile oil; it is antispasmodic, digestive, sedative and a nerve tonic, and has been used for anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome exacerbated by stress, and withdrawal from substance abuse. It was formerly used for rabies and seizures.
Toxicity
Skullcap should not be used when driving or when operating heavy machinery, as it causes drowsiness; in excess, skullcap may cause convulsions.cal·var·i·a, pl. calvariae (kal-var'ē-ă, -ē) [TA] The upper domelike portion of the skull.
Synonym(s): skullcap. [L. a skull]skullcap
Related to skullcap: Passion flower, Scutellaria laterifloraSynonyms for skullcapnoun rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the headRelated Words- beanie
- beany
- cap
- coif
- yarmelke
- yarmulka
- yarmulke
noun a herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raisedSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun the dome of the skullSynonymsRelated Words- bone
- os
- braincase
- brainpan
- cranium
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