Category Archives: Chinese Skullcap

Basil, Chinese Skullcap, Ginger, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Diseases, Rosemary, Tea, Turmeric, Vitamins

May is arthritis awareness month

05/20/2010 JR

Researchers from Bethesda North Hospital Pharmacy, in Cincinnati, Ohio reviewed the evidence for using supplements to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading May is arthritis awareness month →

Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Skullcap, Dermatitis, Epilepsy/Seizures, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease

Herb-drug interaction between baicalin and rosuvastatin

09/13/2007 JR

Baicalin (Chinese skullcap) comes from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. This anti-inflammatory herbal is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cancer, liver disease, allergies, skin conditions, and epilepsy. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is a member of the stain class of drugs used to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Continue reading Herb-drug interaction between baicalin and rosuvastatin →

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point