Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract 85.0% Baicalin Light Yellow Powder CAS No. 21967-41-9

Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract Baicalin

About Baicalensis

The genus of Scutellaria includes approximately 300 species. Scutellaria baicalensis georgi from the Lamiaceae family is said to be one of the potent medicinal herbs and is thus used to treat a number of health disorders for over two thousand years.
It is a perennial herb, which grows to a height of 1-4 feet. It has four-angled stems with multiple opposite leaves. Its blue to purple flowers are characterised by the specific shape, which resembles the scull. Two petals of the flower are often called lips. The flowers, blooming in July, are situated on one side of the stem. The root of the herb is thick and branchy. It is almost skinless.

Basic Information
Herb Summary

Scutellaria baicalensis (of the Labiatae family) is a plant sometimes referred to as Huang Qin or Scutellariae radix (when referring to the root) and has usage in Traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, bleeding disorders.

Main Component

Baicalin



Properties

The product is light yellow to brown powder, bland, slight bitter.

Effects

1. Anti-inflammatory. Baicalin is anti-inflammatory agents on macrophages, and its anti-bacterial effects have been noted against Staphylococcus aureus induced pneumonia.
2. Antioxidant, Anti-aging and Longevity
3. Cognitive Function and Brain Health
4. Cardiovascular

Safety and Toxicology

Benefits show at doses around 10mg/kg bodyweight whereas established toxicity in mammals (rodents) is 6400mg/kg bodyweight when injected and >9000mg/kg bodyweight when consumed orally.