Scutellaria Baicalensis Georgi Publisher



Billah MM¹ ; Khan F^{2, 3, 4} ; Niaz K^{2, 3, 4}
Source: Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements Published:2018

Abstract

Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Chinese skullcap, is a member of the Lamiaceae and a prominent herb in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been widely used as a medicinal plant in China for decades. Its traditional use has been for microbial infections, inflammation, diarrhea, dysentery, hypertension, hemorrhaging, insomnia, cholesterol management, and respiratory infections. It has a number of health benefits. Compounds that have the most active health and pharmacological properties are found in the roots and rhizomes of this herb. Flavones such as baicalin and wogonoside, as well as their aglycones, baicalein and wogonin, are the most abundant. These flavones possess various pharmacological functions that are anticancer, antiinflammatory, hepatoprotective, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, neuroprotective, etc. in nature. In this chapter the source, availability, health, and pharmacological effects and possible interactions with drugs, food, and other supplements of S. baicalensis are highlighted. © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.