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Scullcap 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Scullcap 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, trouble sleeping, nervous tension.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Skullcap. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Scullcap 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Scullcap 450 mg contains one active ingredient: skullcap (also called scullcap), an herb from the mint family. The capsule itself is made with gelatin and water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Skullcap product and its label doesn't state a use — see Skullcap's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for skullcap is limited. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for epilepsy, stress, stroke, spasticity, contact dermatitis, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means rigorous studies haven't established whether it does. If you're considering it for any of these conditions, talk it over with your doctor to weigh what limited evidence exists against your own situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Skullcap

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Skullcap is often used short-term, but the safety data is sparse and product quality varies, so proceed with care. The most common side effects from oral use are cognitive impairment, digestive upset, and sedation.

In one small trial, about 9% of people taking 350 mg three times daily reported mild digestive disturbances. A dose of 200 mg or higher may trigger sedation and cognitive impairment; a single 100 mg dose did not seem to cause these effects in testing.

One person taking 350 mg three times daily for two weeks reported vivid dreams, though it's unclear if skullcap caused it. The safety data advises against skullcap during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Because evidence is limited and the risks aren't fully known, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in these situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Skullcap

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Skullcap.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check any CNS depressants you're on — sleep aids, anti-anxiety medications, pain relievers with sedating properties, and certain antidepressants. Skullcap can add to their drowsiness and cognitive effects.

Use the search tool on this page to look up your specific drugs, and discuss the combination with your own doctor or pharmacist.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Skullcap may interest you if you're exploring herbal options for stress or other conditions, but the evidence to support its use isn't established. The biggest caution is that it can amplify sedation and impair focus, especially when combined with sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, or other CNS depressants.

Check your exact medications before starting, and have a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your health picture.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Scullcap 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435108243
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 285897
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Scullcap 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435108243
IngredientAmount% DV
Skullcap450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take 1 capsule 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Scullcap 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Scullcap 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Skullcap

Interacts with
248 drugs
450 mg per serving

American skullcap is an herb traditionally used to calm anxiety and promote relaxation, but solid human evidence is very limited. It is generally cons...

Skullcap monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Scullcap 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Skullcap 248

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Scullcap 450 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Skullcap1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, skullcap can have additive effects when used with other CNS depressants.
Animal and clinical research suggests that skullcap can cause sedation and cognitive impairment.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Scullcap 450 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Scullcap 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Scullcap 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Scullcap 450 mg has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Scullcap 450 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What exactly is skullcap?
Skullcap is an herb from the mint family, traditionally used in herbal medicine. It's the active ingredient in this 450 mg capsule.
Does skullcap actually work for stress or anxiety?
The evidence isn't reliable enough to say one way or the other. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate skullcap for stress — meaning rigorous studies haven't proven whether it works. Talk with your doctor if you're considering it for anxiety or stress.
What side effects might I notice?
The most common ones from oral use are drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and digestive upset. About 9% of people in one trial experienced mild digestive disturbances. At higher doses — 200 mg or above — sedation and cognitive impairment are more likely.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against skullcap in both cases because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options if you're pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Can I take this with my sleep medication?
That's a caution zone. Skullcap can amplify sedation and cognitive impairment when combined with CNS depressants like sleep aids. Check your specific medication with the search tool here, and clear it with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

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Sources & How We Checked

Scullcap 450 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Skullcap 3 references
  1. Wolfson P, Hoffmann DL. An investigation into the efficacy of Scutellaria lateriflora in healthy volunteers. Altern Ther Health Med 2003;9:74-8.
  2. Awad, R., Arnason, J. T., Trudeau, V., Bergeron, C., Budzinski, J. W., Foster, B. C., and Merali, Z. Phytochemical and biological analysis of skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora L.): a medicinal plant with anxiolytic properties. Phytomedicine. 2003;10(8):6 PubMed
  3. Brock C, Whitehouse J, Tewfik I, Towell T. American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of its effects on mood in healthy volunteers. Phytother Res 2014;28(5):692-8.

See these in context on the Skullcap monograph →

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