Product Overview
Type: Herb
Packaging: Bag
Origin: China
Description: Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Baical skullcap root or Huang Qin in Chinese name, is one of the 50 fundamental herbs of TCM (traditional Chinese medicine). The medical uses of this herb range from common cold to gynecology and obstetrics diseases. According to the statistics, the annual sales of it reach nearly ten thousand tons, which makes it one of the 40 bulk herbs these years.
The clinical application of skullcap has more than 2,000 years of history. Today it is still an essential herb for clearing heat, drying dampness, and purging fire for removing toxin. Besides of herbal formulas, it is largely used as raw material in making Chinese patent medicine. In line with the first part of “National Catalog of Chinese Patent drugs”, there are 45 in 66 honeyed pills, 46 in 64 tablets, and 25 in 36 watered pills containing the ingredient of scutellaria baicalensis. In addition, in many places this herb is the pharmaceutical source of extracted baicalein and baicalin. Now it is made into scutellaria baicalensis extract, capsules, tincture, tablets, supplements, etc. It provides help on diseases like anxiety, rheumatoid arthritis, prostate problems, mild depression, hepatitis, and so on. But its health benefits don’t end medicinally, it is also widely used in the industry of skin care and cosmetics thanks to its antioxidant properties. Benefits include:
Calms Anxiety as a Nerve Tonic
For more than two centuries, American skullcap has been used by both Americans and Europeans as a nerve tonic to help treat anxiety. Studies have shown that the plant contains “anxiolytic activity” in animals and humans.
Oxidative stress affects some brain-related diseases, such as anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and Parkinson’s disease, yet research indicates that bioactive compounds found in medicinal plants, such as skullcap, may neutralize and even eliminate toxic free radicals. When this occurs, oxidative stress is greatly reduced. Skullcap may provide significant antioxidant effects, which could make it a great option for reducing anxiety.
Reduces Inflammation
Chinese scutellaria has some pretty effective anti-inflammatory properties. Many who suffer with arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases are known for using skullcap as a home remedy. Studies have shown benefits to those who have Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease due to its anti-inflammatory effects.
Can Help You Get Some Shut-Eye
While skullcap may help with anxiety, it also can help those who experience insomnia and other sleeping problems, such as restlessness, muscle tension and clenching the jaws. A skullcap tea or tincture could be useful before bed to help you relax, ward off any anxiety and give you some well-deserved and much-needed sleep.
Reduces Risk of Heart Disease
Study revealed cardioprotective effects of baicalein, giving evidence that pretreatment could prevent, and possibly terminate, some heart disease conditions, such as myocardial infarction.
Lowers Fever Caused from the Flu
Some severe cases of illness involving fever may be treated with skullcap. It’s been shown to help reduce high fever, cough and shortness of breath while reducing heart palpitations, anxiety and irritation.
May Treat Epilepsy and Reduce Muscle Spasms
Skullcap may reduce the risk and occurrence of seizures.
How to use: Decoct 5~15g. It has stronger actions of clearing heat and drying dampness when using the raw one.
