Scutellaria omeiensis C. Y. Wu
Aliases：Bai Huoxiang (Emei, Sichuan).
Éméi Huángqín (Omei Skullcap) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried whole herb of Scutellaria omeiensis C. Y. Wu, a plant belonging to the genus Scutellaria of the family Lamiaceae. It grows under subtropical broad‑leaved forests at altitudes of 1,600–3,035 meters. It was first recorded in Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (Flora of China).
Efficacy & Actions
Resolves dampness and harmonizes the middle, eliminates foulness and stops vomiting.
Indications
Dampness stagnation with epigastric distension and fullness; cholera with vomiting.
Modern Pharmacology
Currently, specific modern pharmacological research on Omei Skullcap (Scutellaria omeiensis) remains insufficient. The related species Scutellaria baicalensis, which belongs to the same genus, exhibits multiple pharmacological activities, including anti‑inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective effects. Whether Omei Skullcap possesses similar pharmacological effects remains to be further investigated.
Ingredients
Currently, specialized research on the chemical constituents of Omei Skullcap (Scutellaria omeiensis) remains insufficient. The main active components of the related species Scutellaria baicalensis are flavonoids, including baicalin, baicalein, and wogonin. As a member of the same genus, Omei Skullcap may contain similar flavonoid components, but its specific composition requires further investigation and confirmation.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 3–9 g.
Medicinal Parts
It is the dried whole herb of Scutellaria omeiensis C. Y. Wu, a plant belonging to the family Lamiaceae.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
