Herbal Information on Scutellaria baicalensis in Disc Cut form

Common Name:   Skullcap
Botanical Name:  Scutellaria baicalensis; Radix, Baical skullcap root
Pin Yin Name:   Huang Qin
Other Names: Chinese Skullcap root, Scullcap, Skullcap Oriental Blue
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size:   1 pound
Form:   Cut small disc shaped pieces
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Nuherbs Certified Organic - Geo-Authentic Herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.   Should not be taken by patients diagnosed with blood deficiency.  Do not use with blood thinners. 
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Naturally Occurring Components: Baicalein, Baicalin, Wogonin, Palmitic acid, Oleic acid, Stigmasterol
Channels/Meridians:  Gallbladder, Liver, Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach

 Additional Information About Huang Qin:

• Dries Dampness
• Drains Fire
• Clears Heat
• Cools the Blood
• Calms Ascending Liver Yang
• Purging Fire for Removing Toxins
• Benefits the Liver
• Supports the Gallbladder
• Aids in Normal Blood Pressure
• Huang Qin is commonly used as a decoction, or made into a tincture. The sliced roots make it easy to use the herb.   
• Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency. 

Product Properties:  Bitter, Cold

What herbs can be used in combination with Huang Qin

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

Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly. 

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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:
Chinese Materia Medica: Combinations and Applications by Xu Li, Page 81
Dui Yao: The Art of Combining Chinese Medicinals  By Philippe Sionneau page 32