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There are two types of this herb: American skullcap and Asia. The Scutellaria baicalensis (Asian), is a member of the mint family, grows in China and Russia, and its root is used in traditional Chinese herbal

Today medicine is recommended for:

• Keep the nervous system tone.
• Reduce stress (in infusions of 50 mg., 3 times daily).
• To treat epilepsy: in combination with Bupleurum, peony root, Pinellia root, cassia bark, ginger root, jujube fruit, Asian ginseng root and licorice root.
• Support for HIV: in combination with Bupleurum, peony root, Pinellia root, cassia bark, ginseng root, jujube fruit, Asian ginseng root, Asian skullcap root and licorice root.
• Bronchitis.
• Hepatitis
The use of this herb is primarily supported by traditional use.
Skullcap laterifloral Cherokee Indians used it for:
• To stimulate menstruation.
• During the last century, was commonly prescribed as a cure for rabies, hysteria, and epilepsy.

How it works

The root of the Asian skullcap contains the flavonoid baicalin, which is shown to have a protective effect on the liver. In vitro studies have been well documented anti-allergic effects and growth inhibition of bacteria and viruses. Some early studies suggest that Chinese skullcap may help tartar Asian people with lung infections, intestinal and liver infections. Clinical research is needed to clearly demonstrate deeper effectiveness Asian skullcap for these disorders. Read the rest of this entry »