Epilepsy as related to Scullcap
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American Scullcap; Blue Pimpernel; Common Scullcap; Helmet Flower; Hoodwort; Mad-Dog Weed; Quaker Bonnet; Scutellaria la... | |
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A group of disorders marked by problems in the normal functioning of the brain. These problems can produce seizures, unusual body movements, a loss of consciousness or changes in consciousness, as well as mental problems or problems with the senses. 
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Scutellaria lateriflora L. (family Lamiaceae) DESCRIPTION: An erect perennial reaching a height of about two feet with two-lipped, brightly colored flowers. RANGE: Grows in wet places in Canada and the northern and eastern United States. APPLICATION: Scullcap has long been reputed to have tonic, tranquilizing, and antispasmodic effects. As recently as 1990 it was praised for its supposed beneficial effects on the nervous system. ...
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