About this ingredient
Ingredients
Baikal Skullcap is an herbal ingredient derived from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis, a plant traditionally used in Chinese herbal practices. Its notable naturally occurring compounds include baicalin, baicalein, and wogonin. The exact extract strength, standardization, and active-compound content can vary by product and manufacturer.
Baikal Skullcap, also known as Chinese Skullcap, is a botanical ingredient obtained primarily from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis. It is different from American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), which is a separate plant species.
The root contains naturally occurring flavonoids, particularly baicalin, baicalein, and wogonin. These compounds are responsible for much of the scientific interest surrounding Baikal Skullcap.
Baikal Skullcap is available in herbal supplements as dried root, powdered root, liquid extracts, or standardized extracts. The concentration of its botanical compounds can vary considerably, so it is useful to check the botanical name, extract ratio, standardization, serving size, and other ingredients on the product label.