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Baicalin is a flavone, a type of flavonoid. It is found in several species in the genus Scutellaria, including Scutellaria lateriflora (blue skullcap). There are 10 mg/g baicalin in Scutellaria galericulata (common skullcap) leaves.
Function:
1) Baicalin can promote secretion of bile, and promote movements of extra body intestines.
2) Baicalin has an anti-histamine effect and can inhibit edema caused by carrageenin.
3) Baicalin has anti-allergenic and anti-toxin effects.
4) Baicalin can enhance spectrum antibiotics.
5) Baicalin can prevent atherosclerosis.
6) Baicalin has an anti-hepatitis B virus effect.
Application:
1) Baikal skullcap is used to treat respiratory infections, hay fever, and fever. It is also used for gastrointestinal (GI) infections, as well as livers problems including viral hepatitis and jaundice.
2) Baikal skullcap for kidney infections, Pelvic inflammation, and sores or swelling. It is also used for scarlet fever, headache, irritability, red eyes, flushed face, seizures, hysteria, nervous tension, and to relieve a bitter taste in the mouth.
3) The active ingredient in Baikal skullcap, baicalin, is used in combination with Honeysuckle Forsythia to treat upper respiratory tract infections. In combination with other herbs, Baikal skullcap is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), prostate cancer, a lung condition called bronchiolitis, arthritis and hemorrhoids.
4) Baikal skullcap is also sometimes applied to the skin for psoriasis.