We call it sleeping potion at my house. A few years ago I tried growing it, and it didn't grow well, then last year I bought a small amount and made a tincture. I forgot all about it until I was consolidating things. I strained it, and added a little glycerine to make it a little less harsh if I take it right before bed time. I can take just a dropper or two and rest well. My friend who is going to Bastyr said that her class had to pick a nervine and take it all semester. She chose Skullcap. I asked her how much, and she said up to a teaspoon per day if you are really nervous. I didn't know how anyone could function after taking that much since it put me to sleep, but it really made it so I didn't stress and think about everything I have to do. I am now growing my own plants, and as long as they last through the winter, I will be able to start harvesting in the next few years. I will use it along with Catnip and Chamomile in the "Sleeping Potion" I make with the kids in the after school program this fall.
