Mad-Dog Skullcap is named for its origin in traditional folk medicine. Mad-Dog Skullcap was once used as a folk remedy to treat rabies, due in part to the purported sedative effects on dogs. Mad-Dog Skullcap is a perennial wildflower akin to mint and is also known as Blue Skullcap. The buds of Mad-Dog Skullcap are reminiscent of Bluebells and can be found budding forth from the entire length of the branches. Traditionally, Mad-Dog Skullcap used in a tea form as a sedative and was reported to reduce anxiety and treat insomnia.