mad-dog skullcap

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Noun mad-dog skullcap has 1 sense

blue pimpernel, blue skullcap, mad-dog skullcap, mad-dog weed, Scutellaria lateriflora - an American mint that yields a resinous exudate used especially formerly as an antispasmodic
--₁ is a kind of herb, herbaceous plant

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Mad-Dog Skullcap

Definition:

Mad-Dog Skullcap is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family, native to North America. It is known for its medicinal properties, particularly in traditional herbal medicine.

Senses:

1. Noun:

(Plant) A plant with purple flowers, scientifically known as Scutellaria lateriflora.

Example Sentence: The mad-dog skullcap can be found growing abundantly in wetlands and along stream banks.

2. Noun:

(Herbal Preparation) A herbal remedy made from the dried leaves and stems of the mad-dog skullcap plant, used to promote relaxation and calmness.

Example Sentence: Many people use mad-dog skullcap as an herbal supplement to help with stress and anxiety.

3. Noun:

(Nickname) A term sometimes used colloquially to refer to someone who behaves in an unpredictable or aggressive manner.

Example Sentence: Watch out for John, he's a real mad-dog skullcap when he's angry!

4. Adjective:

(Describing Tea) Referring to a type of tea made from the leaves of the mad-dog skullcap plant, often used for its calming properties.

Example Sentence: After a long day, I enjoy a cup of mad-dog skullcap tea to help me relax.