| > Supplement Index > Baical Skullcap / Scutellaria baicalensis syn. S. macrantha / Huang Quin / Mad Dog / Madweed / Helmet Flower / Hoodwort > - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Baical Skullcap General Information For centuries Baical Skullcap has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for treating hot and damp conditions such as dysentery and diarrhea. Native American Indians used this herb as a treatment for rabies, thus its nickname mad dog. The Cherokee Indians used it to stimulate menstruation, relieve breast pain, and for expelling the placenta after childbirth. Nineteenth century herbalists used Baical Skullcap as a nerve tonic for treating hysteria, epileptic convulsions, and schizophrenia. This herb has anti-allergic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antioxidant, diuretic, sedative, and vasodilator properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Baical Skullcap Uses & Scientific Evidence For Baical Skullcap can be used in treating allergies such as asthma, hay fever, eczema, and nettle rash. This herb is used to treat fevers, coughs, and gastrointestinal infections that bring on diarrhea. It also works as an appetite stimulant. This herb also increases the volume and flow of urine and is therefore helpful in treating urinary and kidney problems. Baical Skullcap is used to calm nerves, distress, and or irritation. It also improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, and is useful in treating arteriosclerosis and varicose veins, and also helps prevent blood clots. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Baical Skullcap Dosage Information Baical Skullcap comes in various forms and is an ingredient in other products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Baical Skullcap Safety & Interaction Information There are no known safety issues associated with Baical Skullcap when taken in the recommended doses; however, exceeding the standard doses over a prolonged period can cause liver damage. If you have liver problems, it is best to consult with your physician before using this herb for the treatment of your condition. Not for use by pregnant or nursing women. Safety in young children is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Products That Contain Baical Skullcap Below |