Description:
Radix Scutellariae traditionally it is known as a nerve tonic and sedative for relieving anxiety, neuralgia, and insomnia. Radix Scutellariae was first mentioned in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. In China it is found in prescriptions for fevers, colds, high blood pressure, hypertension, insomnia, headache, intestinal inflammation, vomiting of blood, and other conditions.
Baicalein is a flavone, originally isolated from the Radix Scutellariae (Scutellaria baicalensis). It is the aglycone of baicalin. The flavonoid has been shown to inhibit certain types of lipoxygenases and act as an anti-inflammatory agent. Baicalein is an inhibitor of CYP2C9, an enzyme of the cytochrome P450 system that metabolizes drugs in the body.
Baicalin is a type of flavonoid. It is found in several species in the genus Scutellaria, It is a component of Chinese medicinal herb Huang-chin (Scutellaria baicalensis).It is one of the active ingredients of Sho-Saiko-To, an herbal supplement believed to enhance liver health. Baicalin is the glucuronide of baicalein. Baicalin is a known prolyl endopeptidase inhibitor and affects the GABA receptors.
Function:
Radix Scutellariae extract improves the immune system, increases energy, products the liver, and strengthens bones. Furthermore it improves phagocytes and promotes blood circulation.Especially effective in lowering blood pressure of patients with hypertension.
1. It is used to treat respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, allergic rhinitis, jaundice, viral hepatitis, nephritis, pelvic inflammation, sores or swelling, and fever.
2. It is also used orally for scarlet fever, headache, irritability, red eyes, flushed face, seizures, epilepsy, hysteria, nervous tension, and a bitter taste in the mouth.
3. Anti-platelet aggregation, antibacterial activity, hypolipidemic effect, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect, favorable gallbladder function, protective role, diuretic effect etc.
Application:
1. Functional food and food additive
2. Pharmaceutical stuff for infectious hepatitis, nephritis, pyelonephritis and anti-cancer.
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