skullcap; Scutellaria baicalensis; Scutellaria lateriflora

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Introduction

Chinese skullcap: Scutellaria baicalensis

American skullcap: Scutellaria lateriflora;

Epidemiology

  • native to China & parts of Russia
  • derives its name from a caplike appearance of the outer whorl of its small blue or purple flowers
  • grows to a height of 2-4 feet
  • blooms each July
  • grows wild in woods & meadows

Indications

Dosage

  • American skullcap is available as a powder or liquid extract.
  • Chinese skullcap is available as a powder.
  • available as an encapsulated dried herb, tea, fluid extract, & tincture
  • consult physician to find the right form & dose *Neither American skullcap nor Chinese skullcap is recommended for children.

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Components

References

  1. Mount Sinai https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/skullcap#:~:text=Native%20to%20China%20and%20parts,have%20antifungal%20and%20antiviral%20effects.
  2. Chanchal DK, Singh K, Bhushan B et al An updated review of Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis): Emphasis on phytochemical constituents and pharmacological attributes. Pharmacologic Research. Modern Chinese Medicine, 2023, Dec volume 9. 100326 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667142523001124
  3. 3.0 3.1 Yin B, Li W, Qin H, Yun J, Sun X The Use of Chinese Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) and Its Extracts for Sustainable Animal Production. Animals (Basel). 2021 Apr 7;11(4):1039. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33917159 PMCID: PMC8067852 Free PMC article. Review.