Root of Baikal Skullcap — Classic Formulas
Huang Qin · Radix Scutellariae
Primary Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness
- Purges Fire and resolves toxicity
- Stops bleeding due to Blood Heat
- Calms the fetus
Classic Formulas
- Xiao Chai Hu Tang — addresses half-exterior, half-interior conditions with alternating fever and chills
- Huang Qin Tang — treats Heat-driven diarrhea with abdominal pain
Classical Text References
- Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing): Huang Qin is the principal herb for clearing Heat from the Shaoyang interior