Botanical name: Scutellaria baicalensis
Other name: Huang Qin or Chinese skullcap
Also referred to as Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap, this herb belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is cultivated in Korea and China. The skullcap root is rich in bioactive components, with Baicalein and Baicalin being the major constituents. Other compounds present include wogonoside, wogonin, neobaicalein, 7-methoxybaicalein, 7-methoxynorwogonin, proxying A, and skullcap flavone. Recognized as a potent source of antioxidants, this root helps protect the body from harmful oxidative stress, promoting both heart and brain health.
Medicinal Uses:
- Treat allergies
- Infections
- Inflammation
- Cancer
- Headaches
