What is scullcap (baikal skulcap)?
Scullcap is a plant also known as Baikal Scullcap, Chinese Skullcap, Escutelaria Asiatica, Huang Qin, Huangquin, Hwanggum, Ogon, Ou-gon, Racine de Scutellaire du Lac Baïkal, Radix Scutellariae, Scutellaire, Wogon, and other names.
Scullcap taken by mouth has been used to treat arthritis, lung problems, hay fever, seizures, HIV or AIDS, and hepatitis. Scullcap applied to the skin has been used to treat psoriasis, sores or swelling, and hemorrhoids. However, scullcap has not been proven with research to be effective in treating these conditions.
It is not certain whether scullcap is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Scullcap should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Scullcap is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Scullcap may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.