Overview
Scutellaria baicalensis flavonoid.
Mechanism of action
GABA-A modulator; anti-inflammatory.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Reduces anxiety (preclinical)
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Well tolerated
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
- ·Immunosuppressants
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Baicalin anxiolytic
Liao JF, et al.
Elevated plus-maze
Anxiolytic effects via GABA.
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