For epilepsy, hysteria and

Skullcap is known to have anticonvulsant and sedative properties. Traditionally, it has been used for epilepsy, chorea, hysteria, nervous tension states, and specifically for grand mal. In Chinese herbal medicine, the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi have been used traditionally as a remedy for inflammation, suppurative dermatitis, allergic diseases, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis. 

The properties of Scullcap are said to have been first appreciated by Vandesveer in 1772 for use against hydrophobia. Scullcap is now employed, often with Valerian, in hysteria and insomnia, and is reputed to be effective in the treatment of epilepsy. 

Acorus calamus Ayurvedic treatment for epilepsy also insomnia and hysteria. Controlled animal studies show CNS depressant effect. No efficacy against maximal electroshock (MES)-induced seizures. Significantly prolonged latency of seizure onset and reduced mortality following PTZ-induced seizures. 

In former times, eannabis preparations were legally applied in the U.S. for the therapeutie treatment of several diseases sueh as asthma, eonstipation, epilepsy, hysteria, insomnia, and rheumatism. 

Traditional Medicine. Used as a sedative in treating neuralgia, insomnia, restlessness, headache, hysteria, epilepsy, and other nervous conditions. Also used in bath mixtures for its allegedly calming and soothing effects. 

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