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Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder 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, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder 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.

This product contains one active ingredient: skullcap powder, a dried herb used traditionally to support calm and relaxation. The powder form means you're getting the whole plant material without added binders or fillers — there are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.

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's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. Studies rate its use for epilepsy, stress, stroke, spasticity, contact dermatitis, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (severe menstrual mood changes) all as insufficient — meaning there isn't reliable research yet to say whether it works for these purposes.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, that's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist, since the science doesn't yet support a clear benefit.

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 generally well tolerated, but the safety picture is incomplete. The most common side effects reported with regular use are sedation, cognitive impairment (trouble concentrating or thinking clearly), and digestive disturbances — with mild stomach upset occurring in about 9% of people taking a standard dose for 2 weeks.

Because evidence is limited and product quality can vary, use it with care and stick to short-term use unless advised otherwise by your healthcare provider. The safety data advises against skullcap during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

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, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any CNS depressants — that includes sedatives and sleep aids, anti-anxiety medications, muscle relaxants, and certain pain relievers. Skullcap can add to their drowsiness and mental fog (Moderate severity).

If you're unsure whether your medications are in that category, use the search tool on this page to look them up.

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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 is a traditional calming herb, but we don't yet have solid evidence it works for the conditions it's used for. The bigger concern is that it can add to the drowsiness of sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety drugs, and certain pain relievers — a Moderate interaction.

If you're on any medication that makes you drowsy or affects focus, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. It's also not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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 Mar 22, 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 (Certified Organic) Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435187217
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 283701
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435187217
IngredientAmount% DV
Skullcap, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2007 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 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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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Skullcap, Powder

Interacts with
248 drugs
1000 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, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder 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.

Skullcap, Powder1 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 (Certified Organic) Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder 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 (Certified Organic) Powder 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 does skullcap actually do?
Skullcap has been used traditionally to promote calm and relaxation, but we don't yet have reliable research showing it works for epilepsy, stress, stroke, spasticity, skin reactions, or menstrual mood problems. The science just isn't there to say one way or the other.
Will this make me drowsy?
Yes — sedation is one of the most common side effects reported with skullcap, especially at higher doses. Animal and clinical research suggests it can cause drowsiness and trouble thinking clearly. If you're already taking a medication that makes you drowsy, the two together could amplify that effect.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data, so skullcap is best avoided if you're pregnant or nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're in either situation.
What are the side effects I might notice?
The most common ones are sedation, trouble concentrating or thinking clearly, and digestive upset. Mild stomach disturbances were reported in about 9% of people taking it for 2 weeks. One person reported vivid dreams on a higher dose, but it's unclear if skullcap was the cause.
How long can I take this safely?
Skullcap is often used short-term, and the safety data is limited. Because product quality can vary, it's smart to use it with care and stick to short-term use unless your doctor or pharmacist advises otherwise.
Can I take this with sleep aids or anxiety medications?
Not without checking first — skullcap can have additive effects (Moderate severity) with sedatives, sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, and other CNS depressants, meaning both could make you drowsier or more mentally fogged than intended. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

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The Full Monographs Behind Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Scullcap (Certified Organic) Powder'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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