Baical Skullcap root 1:2
Common name: Baical Skullcap, Chinese skullcap
Plant part: Root
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: China
Weekly Dosage (mL): 30-60mL
Actions: Anti-allergic, Antiemetic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, Cancer protective, Hepatoprotective
Main indication: Allergic rhinitis, Asthma, Eczema, Urticaria, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer (adjuvant therapy), Nausea
Safety information: Avoid use during first trimester of pregnancy
Drug Interactions: Cyclosporin - Possible reduction in bioavailability of oral Cyclosporin if co-administered with large doses of Baical Skullcap
Rosuvastatin - Possible reduced plasma concentrations
Potential Positive drug interactions:
Potentiates antioxidant effects of Grapeseed
Possible potentiation of Etoposide antitumour action by wogonin
Article: Anti-nausea properties of Baical Skullcap (2006), Synergistic effects of Baical Skullcap with Dan Shen (2005), Synergistic effects of Baical Skullcap with antibiotics (2005), Baical Skullcap antioxidant effects with grapeseed extract (2004), Baical Skullcap possible interaction with cyclosporin (2004), Baical Skullcap for chemotherapy-induced nausea (2003), Anti-cancer effects of Baical Skullcap (2003), Anxiolytic effect of flavonoids from Baical Skullcap (2002), Baical Skullcap flavones interact with benzodiazepine receptors (2000)