Huang Qin is the Chinese name for Scutellaria baicalensis – a flowering plant from the family Lam...
Huang Qin is the Chinese name for Scutellaria baicalensis – a flowering plant from the family Lamiaceae, commonly known as the mint or sage family. The plant is classified as a fundamental herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The root of the plant, called Radix Scutellariae, is used for medicinal purposes.
Scutellaria baicalensis is also commonly referred to as Chinese skullcap, Baikal skullcap, and scute.
Parts Used: Root
Wildcrafted
Country of Origin: China
Benefits and Uses
- Liver issues
- High blood pressure
- High lipid levels in the blood
- Regulation of blood sugar
- Various issues of the GI tract
- Hardening of arteries
- Several respiratory problems
- Support the immune function
Active Ingredients
- β-sitosterol
- Oroxylin A
- Norwogonin
- Wogonin
- Flavones, such as baicalin and baicalein
Traditional Uses
In the TCM, huang qin is prized for its ability to release heat and toxins from the body. It has long been used to protect liver and improve its functioning, inflammatory diseases, respiratory infections, and some digestive and GI tract issues. It has also been used to support immune functioning.
Modern Uses
Due to a high content of antioxidants, huang qin can help reduce the effects of oxidative stress on the body. It also has anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antibacterial, antiviral, and liver protecting and boosting properties.
Fun Fact
Huang means yellow Qin is an equivalent of jin. Huang Qin means golden herb.
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