A mint relative with attractive, white-throated, rather showy purple flowers. Historically used for treating insomnia, anxiety, and other ailments of the nervous system. It was also used traditionally for rabies (hence "Mad Dog") and its flowers resemble the military helmets worn by early European settlers (hence "Skullcap"). Harvest the the flowering parts 3" above the ground for use in teas or tinctures. Can be used fresh or dried.
