HerbBaical Skullcap
Modern human evidence is limited; preclinical studies suggest anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects, but human data are mostly from combination products.
Benefits
- Traditionally used for calming
- anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- and neuroprotective effects
- may support immune function and gut microbiota.
Key compounds
BaicalinBaicaleinWogoninScutellarinOroxylin A
May help with
- Used in traditional Chinese medicine for infections
- inflammation
- anxiety
- hepatitis
- and as a sedative
- often in combination with other herbs.
Best for these goals
Traditionally used for calminganti-inflammatoryantioxidantand neuroprotective effectsmay support immune function and gut microbiota.
How to use it
Tincture, Tea, Capsules
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Possible liver damage, lung injury, stomach upset; avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding, with bleeding disorders, hormone-sensitive conditions, or before surgery. | Interactions: May interact with blood thinners, statins, CYP450 substrates, antihypertensive drugs, estrogens, sedatives, alcohol, lithium, and antidiabetes/antithyroid medications.
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