Wendy's Healing Compendium (31.94): Chill-The-Fuck-Out Plant Guide

Time to dive into Skullcap, the nervine that'll make your anxiety take a damn seat!

Identifying This Bad Boy

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a sneaky little perennial that grows about 1-2 feet tall. It's got these tiny-ass blue-purple flowers that look like little helmets (hence the name, duh). The leaves are opposite, toothed, and lance-shaped - nothing fancy, but don't let that fool you. This unassuming plant packs a serious punch when it comes to calming your shit down.

Cultivation: Getting Your Grow On

This plant ain't too bougie about where it lives, but here's what you need to know:

• Soil: Moist but well-draining, slightly acidic soil

• Sun: Partial shade to full sun - it's flexible as fuck

• Water: Keep it consistently moist, don't let it dry out like a damn raisin

• Hardiness: Zones 5-9, pretty damn resilient

Growing Guide: Don't Fuck This Up

1. Start seeds inside 6-8 weeks before last frost

2. Plant those babies 12 inches apart

3. Keep soil moist but not swampy

4. Mulch that shit to retain moisture

5. Harvest when flowering - that's when the good stuff peaks

Usage: What To Do With This Stuff

This plant is your go-to when:

• Your brain won't shut the hell up at night

• Anxiety's being a real bitch

• Muscles are tighter than a drum

• PMS is making you want to murder someone

• You need to chill without feeling like a zombie