The effects of the Chinese herb Scutellaria baicalensis

Scutellaria baicalensis, a commonly used traditional Chinese herb, has various medicinal properties and effects. The main functions of Scutellaria are as follows:

1. Clearing heat and drying dampness: Scutellaria effectively removes damp-heat from the body and is particularly suitable for treating various conditions caused by damp-heat.

2. Draining fire and detoxifying: Scutellaria has significant fire-draining and detoxifying effects, helping to eliminate internal heat toxins.

3. Stopping bleeding and stabilizing pregnancy: Scutellaria has a hemostatic effect on bleeding symptoms and can also help calm fetal restlessness in pregnant women.

Due to its bitter and cold nature, Scutellaria should be avoided by patients with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach to prevent worsening of their condition.