Scutellaria baicalensis was among seven ingredients in a combination oral herbal product.The U.S initiated a nationwide recall of all PC-SPES in 2002 because the capsules were found to contain varying amounts of prescription drugs. Other combination formulas containing baicalin are used in Asian medicine to improve impaired brain function and to treat headaches.

1. Baicalin be used for the treatment of paralysis after cerebrovascular disease.
2. Baicalin can remove oxygen free radicals, but also inhibit the melanin formation.
3. Baicalin will reduce cerebral vascular resistance, improve blood circulation, increase cerebral blood flow and has anti-platelet aggregation effect.
4. Baicalin has antibacterial, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-metamorphosis and antispasmodic effect, response to physiological performance.

1. Used to treat respiratory infections, hay fever, and fever. It is also used for gastrointestinal (GI) infections, as well as livers problems including viral hepatitis and jaundice.
2. For kidney infections, Pelvic inflammation, and sores or swelling. It is also used for scarlet fever, headache, irritability, red eyes, flushed face, seizures, hysteria, nervous tension, and to relieve a bitter taste in the mouth.
3. The active ingredient in Baikal skullcap, baicalin, is used in combination with Honeysuckle Forsythia to treat upper respiratory tract infections. In combination with other herbs, Baikal skullcap is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a lung condition called bronchiolitis, arthritis and hemorrhoids.
4. Also sometimes applied to the skin for psoriasis.