Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese Skullcap) is a traditional chinese medicine for the purposes of cardiovascular and cognitive health as well as longevity. It appears to be a good source for flavonoid compounds, and some components are quite potent.
Although there is a lack of human evidence to support the optimal dosage of scutellaria baicalensis for supplementation purposes, the doses that appear optimal in rat and mouse models suggest that an oral dose of around 500mg of the root extract should be efficacious.
Baikal skullcap is most often used for Brain Health. The Examine Database covers Depression.
In this 6-week randomized controlled trial in 177 adults with mild to moderate depression, supplementing with Baikal skullcap, saffron, or both did not reduce depression symptoms compared to a placebo.
