Chinese Scullcap

[Lois]

Chinese Scullcap

Botanical name: Scutellaria baicalensis

http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Herb/Scullcap_Chinese.htm

Parts used and where grown

Scutellaria baicalensis, a mint family member, is grown in China and Russia. The root of this plant is used in traditional Chinese herbal medicines and has been the focus of most scientific studies on skullcap. American scullcap and Chinese scullcap are not interchangeable.

Historical or traditional use Chinese scullcap is typically used in herbal combinations in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat inflammatory skin conditions, allergies, high cholesterol and triglycerides.

How much is usually taken?

In traditional Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese scullcap is typically recommended as a tea made from 3–9 grams of the dried root.4 Fluid extract, 1–4 ml three times per day, is also used.5

Are there any side effects or interactions?

Use of Chinese scullcap in the amounts listed above appears to be safe. The safety of Chinese scullcap during pregnancy and breast-feeding is unknown and should be avoided during these times.

At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with Chinese scullcap.

[Mother]

It is important to differenciate Chinese Scullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) from Blue or American Scullcap (Scutellaria Lateriflora)which is used for insomnia and is a mild non-narcotic seditive.

 

http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/PrintablePages/herbMonograph/0,11475,4069,00.html

 

http://www.phytos.com/about_easymind.html

 

The two are not interchangable. They are both very effective herbs but be cautious to use quality trusted products as many cheaper ones are adulterated with herbs that can cause side effects. This is true of almost any herb purchased.

 

Here's a good site to check out.

http://www.supplementquality.com/z_askexpe...ng_quality.html