baikal skullcap
黄芩huáng qín · Scutellaria baicalensis
Category
clear Heat, dry Dampness
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter
Meridians
Lung, Gallbladder, Stomach, Large Intestine
Dosage
3–9 g
in broth
Functions
clears heat, dries dampness clears heat from the lungs reduces toxicity soothes the fetus in hot weather
Indications
Damp-heat (diarrhea, jaundice) a cough with thick phlegm caused by lung heat fever, restlessness due to heat
Contraindications
Cold and emptiness of the spleen and stomach ⚠️ If you feel cold or have poor digestion—use with caution
Notes
Bitter, cold grass for the “upper burner” and damp-heat: clears heat from the lungs and intestines and dries up dampness. Family: Lamiaceae Part used: root Active constituents: Baikal, Vogonin, flavonoids
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.