[ Product Name] Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract [Latin Name] Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi [English Name] Baikal Skullcap Root [Other Name] S.amoena C.H. Wright (in Southern part) of China [Origin & Technology] Baikal or Chinese scullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is different from a related plant called American scullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia). Baikal scullcap was among seven ingredients in a combination oral herbal product known as PC-SPES that was used to treat prostate cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated a nationwide recall of all PC-SPES in 2002 because the capsules were found to contain varying amounts of prescription drugs. Other combination formulas containing Baikal scullcap are used in Asian medicine to improve impaired brain function and to treat headaches. Baicalin, one chemical found in Baikal scullcap, is known to be anti-inflammatory. It is also antifungal, particularly for Candida, and it also seems to have antiviral properties; including possible effectiveness against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In animal studies, Baikal scullcap also has shown some effectiveness against diabetes and high blood pressure, but none of these effects has been studied in humans. [Appearance] Light Cream Yellow Powder [Specification] Baicalin 80%HPLC, 85% HPLC, 90%HPLC [Functions] Medical Function: 1. effects on digestive system: alcohol extract of huang qin or its ingredient baicalin can promote secretion of bile but another ingredient wogonin does not have this effect. Baicalein can promote movements of extra body intestines of rabbits but wogonin does not have this effect. Huang qin possesses a mild diarrhea effect. 2. anti - histamine effect: alkaloids of huang qin possesses antihistamine effect. It can inhibit edema of rats caused by carrageenin. 3. anti allergenic effect: alcohol extract of huang qin inhibits acute asthma attack and allergenic eczema. Baicalein has anti-toxin effect, inhibits permeability of capillaries and anti acetylcholine and anti anaphylaxis effects. 4. broad spectrum antibiotic effect 5. prevents atherosclerosis 6. blood thinning effect: one of the ingredients, Oroxylin A, can promote an enzyme to produce nitrogen oxide, a potential for stroke and myocardiac infarction ther