Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) likely stakes the claim as one of the most adulterated and substituted herb species used in complementary medicine preparations.

The genus Scutellaria consists of over 350 species worldwide. The Scutellaria species are renowned for their rich diversity and abundance of flavonoids, to which most of its medicinal properties are ascribed. Other chemical constituents of the Scutellaria genus include volatile oils, iridoids, diterpenoids, waxes and tannins. Studies conducted on the identification of flavonoids within S.lateriflora reveal baicalein and its glucuronide, baicalin as the major flavonoid present. Skullcap - buyers beware (217.48 kB)

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