The healing power of skullcap
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Skullcap is native to Siberia, China and North America. It is now also cultivated in Europe and it grows 20 to 40 centimeters high. It blooms in the summer; the flower has a violet color at the top and blue at the bottom. Skullcap is one of the 50 most used medicinal plants in Chinese medicine. It is called Huang qin in China. Skullcap has long been known among mankind as a medicinal herb. It is an anti-allergen, anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial properties. A scientific study conducted at the University of Vienna in 2011 showed that skullcap kills cancer cells and leaves healthy body cells untouched. The same conclusion was also drawn in 2002 through a study by New York University.
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Traditional use Naming Active substances Skullcap, good for the liver Skullcap, an anti-allergen Skullcap good for the brain Dose and safety Visit a doctor or herbalist
Traditional use
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Skullcap has been a Chinese medicinal herb since at least the second century. It is used in China for cardiovascular disease, chronic hepatitis or liver inflammation. It also increases appetite, strengthens liver function and reduces swelling. In addition, it helps the blood vessels and capillaries; together with other medicinal plants, it is used for arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure, among other things. It is also traditionally prescribed for problems caused by type 2 diabetes mellitus, such as cataracts. Coughs with a lot of mucus, high fevers and digestive problems such as diarrhea and dysentery are solved in folk medicine with skullcap. Nowadays it is more prescribed in herbal medicine for asthma, hives, eczema and hay fever.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Naming
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In Latin skullcap is called Scutellaria baicalensis. Baical is the name of a lake in Siberia where this plant is found.
Active ingredients
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Skullcap is used for phytotherapeutic purposes. The capillary root contains the following important active ingredients: the flavonoids baicalein, wogonin, chrysin, oroxylin A and the skullcap flavones I and II.
Skullcap, good for the liver
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Skullcap is an anti-inflammatory herb. It ensures that the production of lipoxygenase products is inhibited. Lipoxygenase plays a role in the metabolism of multiple fatty acids. Cyclo-oxygenase products are also inhibited by skullcap. Cyclo-oxygenase is a process that causes inflammation and eventually symptoms such as flu and fever. Lipid peroxidation in the liver is inhibited by skullcap. This means that the liver will function better again. In phytotherapy it is used for the following indications:
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Skullcap, an anti-allergen
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Skullcap is anti-allergic. It can be used for food allergies and food intolerances. In addition, it can be used for allergies in the respiratory tract and hay fever. Skullcap has a calming effect and promotes sleep. This is mainly because the flavones wogonin and baicalein bind to the GABA receptors.
Skullcap good for the brain
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Woginin and oroxylin A prevent inflammation in brain cells. As a result skullcap is attributed a neuroprotective or brain cell protective effect. It supports learning processes and reduces the risk of amnesia or forgetfulness. Among other things, it can be used as a medicinal plant that prevents neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis and dementia, according to recent scientific research.
Dose and Safety
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A daily dose of 5 to 8 grams of skullcap is prescribed. This medicinal plant is safe to use. There are very few side effects or contraindications. They may interact with substances that alter blood clotting (platelet aggregation).
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
Visit a doctor or herbalist
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Much of the information about the medicinal plant mentioned in this article comes from Geert Verhelst's book Great Handbook of Medicinal Plants. That is a handbook in phytotherapy. However, it is not suitable for self-healing. Anyone who is bothered by something should visit a doctor or phytotherapist for a proper diagnosis and choice of the best remedies, tailored to your personal situation. The knowledge and science mentioned here is of a purely informational nature.