Baikal Skullcap (Chinese Skullcap) Glycerite

Botanical Name: Scutellaria baicalensis Part used: Dried roots  Ingredients: Dried Baikal Skullcap roots, organic Non-GMO Vegetable Glycerin. Contains less than 5% organic Cane Alcohol.  Percentage of organic non-GMO glycerin used: 35% Ratio plant to menstruum: 1:4 Safety considerations: None noted. Avoid use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you are using pharmaceuticals, please consult with your health care provider before taking herbs.  About: 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- bitter, drying and cooling. Some plants are grown in our gardens; others are sourced from China’s northern mountain regions. Organic whenever possible. Baikal skullcap root is bitter, astringent, cold and dry. It is considered a broad-spectrum anti-infective, relaxant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and relaxant, useful in a number of