Baical Skullcap

Scutellaria baicalensis (Huang Qin)

Atmospheric energy: cold

Flavor: bitter

Meridians: Gallbladder, Lung and Stomach

Tonic actions: Yang tonic

Baical Skullcap is said to equalize the vital principle. It tones the bladder and calms the pregnant uterus, thus calming over active fetus. It's mildly stimulating to the respiratory organs, relieves heat congestion, and detoxifies the blood. It may also clear heat, stop bleeding, and sedates ascendant Liver Yang.