A passage from Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States:
Use lesser amounts during waking hours as an anti–anxiety calmer. The tincture is fairly effective when taken ten minutes prior to performances in order to curb stage fright. Consider using it before any social situation that causes stress and unease. For these purposes, it mixes well with an equal part of Kava. Feelings of work or family related anxiety will too lessen with Skullcap.