Baikal skullcap – Scutellaria baicalensis

Perennial herbaceous plant 40 80 cm, families gubotsvetnыh (Lamiaceae). It grows in the Far East and Trans-Baikal region. For the medical industry harvested roots and rhizomes of plants.

Chemical part of Baikal skullcap

The roots and rhizomes of the plant contain flavonoids and baicalin baicalein, vohonyn, as well as a large number of catechol in, starch, tannins and other organic compounds.

The pharmacological properties of Baikal skullcap

Tincture of the roots of the plants low-toxic, It has mainly hypotensive effect, associated with suppression of the excitation in the sympathetic ganglia. The greatest hypotensive effect in animals skullcap tincture is marked on the background of experimentally induced neurogenic hypertension. This specific pharmacological mechanism of reducing blood pressure by the action of plant tincture is also conditioned by the fact, Baikal skullcap that has marked sedative properties, close to the therapeutic effect of valerian tincture, It has a vasodilatory and antispasmodic action, It is also seen in spastic conditions of the intestine.

Application of Baikal skullcap in medicine

The most effective tincture plant in hypertension stage I-II. At its regular use significantly reduced blood pressure, improves the general health of patients, the functional state of the cardiovascular system and central nervous system. In more severe cases, it can also be used as an additional (potentiating the main therapeutic action) funds.

Apply tincture of Baikal skullcap root in functional disorders of the nervous system hyperexcitability, including the cardiovascular neurosis. Patients recovered or improved sleep, disappear pain in the heart, significantly reduced headache.

Formulations, Dosage and administration of drugs Baikal skullcap

Baikal skullcap tincture. Prepare by percolation on 70 % alcohol in the ratio 1:5. Transparent reddish brown liquid kind of bitter taste. Assign 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day. Store in a dark place.