Baikal Skullcap Root Herbal Blend – 50g

Product Description:

Baikal Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) root is a powerful herbal remedy prized for its wide range of therapeutic properties. This 50g blend of carefully selected Baikal Skullcap root offers a convenient way to harness its natural benefits. Historically used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Baikal Skullcap is renowned for its ability to:

• Support Cardiovascular Health: Regulate heart rhythm, gently lower blood pressure (particularly beneficial in the early stages of hypertension when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan), and alleviate symptoms of angina, myocarditis, and arrhythmia.
• Promote Nervous System Balance: Act as a natural adaptogen, helping the body cope with stress. Soothe nervous disorders, reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and alleviate symptoms of PMS and menopause. It may also help manage headaches and chronic fatigue.
• Support Respiratory Health: Ease symptoms of bronchitis, pneumonia, and influenza, helping to reduce inflammation and clear congestion.
• Promote Digestive Health: Relieve digestive discomfort, constipation, and spasms. It exhibits anti-inflammatory, astringent, and hepatoprotective actions, supporting liver and gallbladder function.
• Enhance Immune Function: Possess antibiotic and antipyretic properties, aiding the body’s natural defense mechanisms.
• Support Healthy Cholesterol Levels: Help reduce the synthesis of “bad” cholesterol (LDL), reducing the risk of blood clots and supporting healthy blood lipid profiles.
• Improve Skin Health: Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties are beneficial for skin conditions such as acne and slow-healing wounds. Its antihistamine properties may also alleviate allergic reactions.

Active Compounds:

Baikal Skullcap is rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, coumarins, saponins, steroidal compounds, resins, tannins, and essential minerals such as iodine, selenium, manganese, zinc, iron, and copper.

Usage and Recipes:

Baikal Skullcap can be used in various forms:

Tincture (Alcohol Extract):

General Use:

Combine 1 part crushed root with 5 parts 70% alcohol. Steep in a dark glass bottle for 2 weeks, shaking regularly. Strain and take 20-30 drops 2-3 times daily. Suitable for fatigue, cardiovascular issues, neuroses, PMS, menopause, and infections.

Concentrated Tincture:

Combine 50g crushed root with 500ml vodka (40% alcohol). Steep in a dark place for 3 weeks, shaking regularly. Strain and take 15-30 drops 3 times daily. Useful for myocarditis, palpitations, acute rheumatism, epilepsy, insomnia, bronchitis, and infections.

Hypertension Tincture:

Use the same ratio as the concentrated tincture but with 70% alcohol. Steep for 21 days. Take 20 drops 3 times daily, diluted with water, before meals. Use for one month, then take a two-week break before repeating the cycle.

Powder:

Take 0.25-0.5g of powdered root 3 times daily for hypertension, nervous excitement, and insomnia.

Decoction:

For hypertension, neuroses, nervous system disorders, insomnia, and digestive or urinary tract issues: Simmer 20g of crushed root in 300ml of boiling water for 30 minutes. Steep for an hour, strain, and divide into three servings. Take one serving 3 times daily.

Minimum Recommended Course: 5 packages.

Contraindications:

Individual intolerance. Consult a healthcare professional before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.