| Botanical Name: Scutellaria baicalensis
Common Name: Baical, Huang Qin, Skullcap Root
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Baical Skullcap is a native of China
History: Used extensively in Chinese Medicine
Plant Constituents
Contains:
- Flavone glycosides
- Baicalein
- Baicalin
- Wogonin
- flavones
Dosage:
Recommended dosage is as follows:
- 2-6g/day dried root
- 4-12mL/day 1:2 fluid extract
Usage
Medicinal Part used: Root
Baical Skullcap is commonly used for:
Allergic Conditions
- allergic and inflammatory diseases
- allergic rhinitis
- hay fever
- inhibits prostaglandin production and histamine release
Blood Conditions
inhibits collagen and arachidonic acid induced platelet aggregation
Cardiovascular Conditions
- atherosclerosis
- hypertension
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Immune system Conditions
- acute infections
- autoimmune diseases
- chronic infection
- retroviruses, e.g. herpes, HIV etc.
Inflammatory Conditions
Liver Conditions
Metabolic Conditions
- cataract and diabetes complications
Pregnancy
- abnormal fetal movements
- toxemia in pregnancy
Respiratory Conditions
- acute bronchitis
- asthma
- colds
Other
- clears heat and damp heat
- leukemia
- scarlet fever
- tumors
Externally
- acne vulgaris
- eczema
- peridontal disease
- urticaria
Action:
- anti-allergic [helps with allergies]
- anti-bacterial [an agent that destroys bacteria; bactericide]
- anti-coagulant [an agent that prevents the formation of clots in a liquid, as in blood]
- anti-inflammatory [an agent to ease inflammation]
- anti-microbial [an agent that destroys microbes]
- antioxidant [contributing to the oxidation of free radicals which are believed to contribute to premature aging and dementia]
- bitter and cold [applied to bitter tasting drugs which act on the mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach to increase appetite and promote digestion]
- diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
- sedative (mild) [a soothing agent that reduces nervousness, distress or irritation]
- vasodilator [an agent that widens the blood vessels, lowering blood pressure]
Precautions
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Baical Skullcap without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you taking any of the following medications:
Products
Global Herbal Supplies has Baical Skullcap available in the following forms:
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