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skullcap

[ ˈskʌlkæp ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

herbal medicine

A herbaceous plant of the mint family, native to North America, with blue or purple flowers. Skullcap is used in herbal medicine to treat anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms.

Synonyms

Scutellaria lateriflora.

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Word	Description / Examples
skullcap	The term 'skullcap' is commonly used to refer to a small, close-fitting cap that covers the top of the head. It is often worn for religious or ceremonial purposes, especially by certain groups like Jewish men (yarmulke) or Muslim men (taqiyah). During the prayer, he wore his skullcap as a sign of respect. The priest put on his skullcap before the ceremony.
Scutellaria lateriflora	'Scutellaria lateriflora' is the scientific name for a species of flowering plant in the mint family, commonly known as 'blue skullcap' or 'American skullcap'. This term is typically used in botanical or herbal medicine contexts. It refers to the plant itself, which is known for its purported calming and health benefits. Scutellaria lateriflora is often used in herbal teas for its relaxing effects. Recent studies have looked into the potential health benefits of Scutellaria lateriflora.

Word

Description / Examples

skullcap

The term 'skullcap' is commonly used to refer to a small, close-fitting cap that covers the top of the head. It is often worn for religious or ceremonial purposes, especially by certain groups like Jewish men (yarmulke) or Muslim men (taqiyah).

During the prayer, he wore his skullcap as a sign of respect.
The priest put on his skullcap before the ceremony.

Scutellaria lateriflora

'Scutellaria lateriflora' is the scientific name for a species of flowering plant in the mint family, commonly known as 'blue skullcap' or 'American skullcap'. This term is typically used in botanical or herbal medicine contexts. It refers to the plant itself, which is known for its purported calming and health benefits.

Scutellaria lateriflora is often used in herbal teas for its relaxing effects.
Recent studies have looked into the potential health benefits of Scutellaria lateriflora.

Examples of usage

I drink skullcap tea every night to help me relax before bed.
Many people use skullcap as a natural remedy for stress and tension.

Translations

Translations of the word "skullcap" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gorro

🇮🇳 टोपी

🇩🇪 Kappe

🇮🇩 kopiah

🇺🇦 шапочка

🇵🇱 czapka

🇯🇵 帽子 (ぼうし)

🇫🇷 calotte

🇪🇸 gorra

🇹🇷 kasket

🇰🇷 두건 (dugeon)

🇸🇦 قبعة

🇨🇿 čepice

🇸🇰 čiapka

🇨🇳 帽子 (màozi)

🇸🇮 kapa

🇮🇸 húfa

🇰🇿 бас киім

🇬🇪 ქუდი

🇦🇿 başlıq

🇲🇽 gorra

Etymology

The word 'skullcap' originated from the combination of 'skull' and 'cap', referring to the shape of the flower resembling a cap. Skullcap has been used for centuries in traditional medicine by Native Americans to treat various ailments. It was later introduced to European herbal medicine in the 18th century.