Botanical name: Scutellaria baicalensis

Common names: Huang Qin Herb, scutellaria root, radix scutellariae, baicalensis, scute, baical skullcap, Chinese skullcap, golden herb

• Chinese skullcap is a fundamental herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, often referred to as the 'golden herb'. It's rich in vitamins and flavonoids. It is often included in combination formulas due to its widespread positive effect on the whole health system, particularly its ability to support the body in fighting infections, specifically aiding the lungs with respiratory infections. It aids clearing the body of toxins such as the gut and liver, and is thought to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Chinese skullcap can be tinctured or decocted, added to mouthwash to support gum health, powdered and encapsulated, or made into tea.