Overview
Flavonoid-rich root used for anxiety and inflammation.
- Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)
- Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)
- Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice
- Standardized extract capsule
- Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
- Powdered whole herb
- Traditional decoction or tea
Mechanism of action
Baicalin acts as positive allosteric modulator at GABA-A benzodiazepine site.
- · Baicalin acts as positive allosteric modulator at GABA-A benzodiazepine site
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Chinese Skullcap modulates monoaminergic and GABAergic tone relevant to mood and anxiety regulation.
Chinese Skullcap modulates innate and adaptive immune responses, including cytokine signaling and barrier function.
Evidence-based benefits
Reduces acute anxiety in small trials
Limited evidencePotential side effects
- · Drowsiness
- · Hepatotoxicity (case reports with combination products)
Drug interactions
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
- ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
- ·Immunosuppressants
Supplement interactions
- Vitamin D3 + K2Foundational immune modulation.
- ZincRequired cofactor for innate and adaptive immune function.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scutellaria for anxiety
Brock C, et al.
DB-RCT in 31 healthy adults.
Acute anxiolytic effect of 1050 mg dried root extract.
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