Herbal Information about Scutellaria baicalensis Certified Organic Powder 

Common Name:  Skullcap Root, Scullcap Root, Scute Root, Baical Skullcap
Botanical Name:  Scutellaria baicalensis radix
Channels/Meridians:   Gallbladder, Liver, Lung, Stomach
Pin Yin Name:  Huang Qin
Latin Name:  Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Other Ingredients:   None.  No added ingredients.
Package Size: One Pound (1lb)
Form:  Powder  60 to 80 mesh
Dosage: Follow doctor's instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin:   China
Brand: Nuherbs Organics
Cautions:   Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use in case of deficiency-cold in spleen and stomach.
California Prop 65 
  ****Coloration varies due to sterilization.****
Naturally Occurring Components:  Baicalein, Baicalin, Wogonin, Oleic Acid, Neobaicalein, β-sitosterol 

Additional Information About Huang Qin

• Benefits the Cardiovascular Health
• Supports Liver Function
• Aids in the Immune System
• Clearing Heat
• Drying Dampness
• Purging Fire
• Removing Toxins
• Sedates Liver Yang Rising
• Huang Qin in powder form can be used in making your own money saving capsules.
  

What herbs can be used in combination with Huang Qin

+Rehmannia Root and Huang Qin
+White Atractylodes and Huang Qin
+Eucommina and Huang Qin

On the bag you will find this statement:  This herb requires further processing prior to use.  Make this into a tea, put into capsules, or add it to a formula. But don't put a tablespoon of the herb into your mouth and wash it down with water, or orange juice.

Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly. Our web page is constantly expanding, as of today we have articles on:

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Nuherbs

Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by in-house lab and independent third party lab. In-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatograph, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.

In addition, the following additional tests are performed:

• Microbacteria
• Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen).
• Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic

References:
http://www.jadeinstitute.com/jade/herbal-detail-page.php?show=24&order=chinese_name
http://www.chinesemedicinewiki.org/herb:huang-qin