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| Product Name | Skullcap Extract |
| Botanical Name | Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi |
| Part Used | Root |
| Appearance | Brownish Yellow to White powder |
| Specification | 4:1 10:1 Straight Powder 30% 85% 98%Baicalin 90% 95% 98% Baicalein |
| Storage Period | 24 Months |
| Package | 1kg/bag 25kg/drum |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
Description Skullcap is an herbaceous, slender, rarely shrubby, labiate plant that grows about 1 m in height. The plant grows in moist sedge meadows, openings in floodplain woodlands, soggy thickets, swamps, bogs, seeps and springs, edges of vernal pools and ponds, moist depressions in limestone glades, and shaded areas of cliffs. The plant grows well in sandy, rocky and dry soils, and in cultivated planting beds. It also prefers wet to moist soil with plenty of organic matter. The roots system consists of a taproot and rhizomes. Stem is light green to pale reddish-green, 4-angled, and hairless or sparsely canescent; they have a tendency to sprawl. Leaves Blades of the opposite leaves are up to 7.5 centimeters long by 5 centimeters wide, they are cordate-ovate to broadly lanceolate, hairless, and coarsely serrated along the margins. On the upper surface of each leaf blade, there is a conspicuous network of veins. The petioles of the leaves are light green to pale reddish green, slender, and up to 1 inch long. Flower & Fruit Blue lavender flowers are hooded, tube-shaped and two-lipped, with the upper lip forming a hood and the lower lip having two lobes. Flowering normally takes place from Jun to August. The flowers are replaced by a two-chamber seed pod containing four seeds. Most of the flowers do not appear at the top of the main stem, but are produced along the length of side branches that grow from the leaf axils. The aerial (above-ground) parts of the plant are collected during the flowering period and are used in herbal preparations in western herbal medicine. The root of an Asian species (S. baicalensis) is frequently used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has been used for more than 200 years as a mild relaxant and as a therapy for anxiety, nervous tension, and convulsions. Health benefits Skullcap is a minty perennial herb which has tiny purple flowers and offers many health benefits. The Skullcap herb has shown powerful antioxidant effects, helps calm nerves, treats fever, and has a synergistic effect that helps other herbs and supplements be better absorbed. Let's take a closer look at some of the impressive health benefits of this amazing herb. 1. Soothes Nervous System If you suffer from a nervous disorder, you may have experienced seizures or other spasmodic side effects that result from a problem in your nervous system. Skullcap tea helps to soothe the nervous system and prevent these episodes. It has been traditionally used to reduce seizure frequency and severity in those patients. Adding skullcap to drinking water once a day has also been related with this positive benefit.(1) 2. Manages Diabetes Insuli and glucose regulation is essential and it appears that skullcap is able to increase the production of insuli by the pancreas and helps to control the insuli levels in the body. Additionally, it has been linked to lower cholesterol levels, which is an aggravating factor in diabetes.(2) 3. Reduces Inflammation Skullcap has some pretty effective anti-inflammatory properties. Many who suffer with arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases are using skullcap as a home remedy. Research has shown benefits to those who have Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease due to its anti-inflammatory effects.(3) 4. Prevents Cancer Skullcap is an herbal remedy that has been known to encourage apoptosis (sudden cell death), in cancerous cells and is used for natural treatment of cancer. This action is supposed to be caused by the antioxidant flavone components of the herb. This herb avoids the spread of cancerous cells and slows tumor growth, thus giving other cancer treatments a chance to take effect and win the ultimate battle against the disease.(4) 5. Relieves Anxiety Skullcap tea is a wonderful method to balance the hormones in your body, as it encourages the release of endorphins and generally balances your mood. If you are feeling worked up for no reason, and continually feel tense, then perhaps what you need is a simple cup of tea. Phenolic compounds can have a wide range of effect on our hormonal balance, as they happen to be rich in antioxidant compounds. There are many herbs such as saw palmetto that can provide relief from stress and anxiety.(5) 6. Heart Health Skullcap helps to reduce the level of cholesterol in the heart. It helps to lower the chances of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, coronary heart diseases, and strokes that frequently accompany the build-up of plaque in the arteries.(6) 7. Can Help You Get Some Shut-Eye Although skullcap may help with anxiety, it can also help those who experience insomnia and other sleeping problems, such as restlessness, muscle tension and clenching the jaws. Skullcap tea or tincture could be useful before bed to help you relax, ward off any anxiety and give you some well-deserved and much-needed sleep.(7) 8. Removes Toxins If you are looking for a way to detoxify your body and boost your overall health, skullcap tea may be just the thing. Skullcap has been related with an increased antioxidant activity in the liver, which is one of the slowest-recovering organs, and this effect can considerably boost the efficiency of your liver. This helps to reduce toxin levels in the body and blood, thus improving overall health and wellness. (8) 9. Weight Loss Although the research on this particular aspect of skullcap is still unclear, it appears that the reduction of triglycerides motivated by this herb can help with rapid weight loss when combined with a proper diet. This research is ongoing but presents an option for those looking for new ways to lose weight. 10. May Treat Epilepsy and Reduce Muscle Spasms Research shows that Ayurveda techniques and treatments using herbal medicine, such as skullcap, may be helpful in treating epilepsy. Specifically, skullcap is an Ayurvedic herbal preparation that's been described as being used for epilepsy treatment. In addition, Ayurvedic ingredients were combined using a base of honey and herbal ghee. This cocktail of herbal ingredients clearly help to reduce tremors, muscle spasms, nerve-related symptoms and headaches, ultimately aiding in the treatment of side effects caused from epileptic patients. An animal research in Laurentian University in Canada showed that skullcap help to reduce the risk and occurrence of seizures. Male rats were given skullcap for a period of time after being diagnosed with epilepsy and did not have seizures, while those not given the herb did. Interestingly, when the treatment was removed, seizures did occur.(9), (10) 11. Reduces Pain Skullcap possesses certain analgesic properties, meaning that consuming it can help to relieve pain throughout the body, partially through a reduction in inflammation. However, you can form a paste of the dried one and apply it directly to the areas that are experiencing pain. This can be a major boost for the healing of wounds or if you are recovering from an injury. Also, small scrapes and bruises can be healed more rapidly by applying it topically, as the rich phenolic compounds and flavones stimulate blood flow to the skin and help prevent infection.(11) 12. Prevent Parkinson's disease Health benefits of skullcap also include the ability to protect nerve cells against damage related to Parkinson's disease that is considered to be a chronic condition causing tremor, the stiffness of the trunk and limbs, slowing of movement, and impaired balance and coordination. It is because this herb contains an antioxidant called baicalein that is very helpful for limiting the occurrence of this specific disease. |
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