Baikal Skullcap (Chinese Skullcap) Extract

$25

Botanical name: Scutellaria baicalensis

Part used: Dried roots

Ingredients: Dried Baikal Skullcap roots, certified organic non-GMO cane alcohol and pure Adirondack water.

Percentage of alcohol used: 55-60%

Ratio plant to menstruum: 1:4

Safety considerations: Shake bottle before use. Avoid use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you are using pharmaceuticals, please consult with your health care provider before taking herbs.* Baikal Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) roots have been shown to contain plant polysaccharides. These are composed of many identical of different monosaccharides that can be found in plant roots, including starch, cellulose, pectin, etc. Often there is more starch in fall harvested roots. If you see tiny dark flecks or a residue that settles on the bottom of your bottle of Baikal, you are seeing this starch. Simply shake your bottle before you pour or dropper up your dose and stir into a small amount of water.

Plant polysaccharides are macromolecule compounds, which are composed of many identical or different monosaccharides with α- or β-glycosidic bonds. They are found in plants, including starch, cellulose, pectin, and so on.

Origin: China

About: A potent ally, Baikal skullcap root is considered a broad-spectrum support for hot, damp conditions with its qualities being bitter, astringent, cold and dry. This marvelous root supports the nervous, respiratory, cardio-vascular, and gastro-intestinal systems for acute or chronic situations, along with supporting a sense of calm.

Beautiful, violet- lipped flowers rise like dancing dolphins in the late summer garden, while the brilliant golden roots of Baikal lengthen underground. It is the 3-4 year old roots we use for the extract. Some plants are grown in our gardens; others are sourced from China’s northern mountain regions.

Recommended Dosage: 30-60 drops OR 1/4-1/2 tsp 4 times per day in juice or water.  *Please note our recommended dosage may differ from other sources.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 

Also available as a Glycerite: https://woodlandessence.com/products/baikal-skullcap-glycerite?variant=19909078319197

Customer Reviews

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Lucien Kubo

I haven’t started taking it yet, next week.

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Amy Baker
Excellent Tincture

I appreciate the care that goes into making such wonderful products. Baikal Skullcap tincture can be hard to find. This is a high-quality, effective extraction.

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Jenni Davis
Chinese Skullcap

The product is always packed well with sweet additions. It comes pretty quickly.

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Monika Helendi
Chinese Skullcap

The tincture is of a good quality and potency.

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Anne Sturgill
Good quality

I started taking the Chinese skullcap as soon as I received it, and it seems to be very good quality, and will definitely order more from this company