Baikal skullcap is one of the oldest plants ever used in medicine.
Baikal skullcap – origin
It has been known since the XNUMXth century, when the first mentions of it appeared in the alchemical writings of court medics from Japan and China. It treated fever, stomach problems, and was used as a substitute for unpleasant blood loss in people suffering from hypertension – in this case it quickly replaced the popular leeches. The root of this plant was used to make an infusion with which the rulers were watered so that they would not disappoint their lovers in the love alcove.
Baikal skullcap – action
Its wide action has been known for centuries. Heals infectious diseases, soothes the course of any flu. It helps to detoxify, heal a hangover, maintains vigor, and when used externally, it is an ideal weapon in the fight against skin infections. Infusion of the thyroid gland has a soothing effect. The weaker it is, the more it calms down, the stronger it is, the more it stimulates (i.e. acts like green tea).
Baikal skullcap – use
Baikal skullcap root can be eaten raw as a side dish. It can also be dried and brewed like tea, which is perfect for the treatment of people with chronic diseases of the digestive system and fresh viruses, e.g. gastric flu. When eaten raw, it helps fight mycoses. It has a broad anti-inflammatory effect. The substances it contains can fight harmful bacteria. In addition, they show anti-cancer properties and support immunity.
Where does such a wide action come from? Baikal skullcap contains avonoids that are widely used in antipyretic and antiviral drugs such as baicalin, baicalein, vogonoside and vogonin. Already one root of the Baikal thyroid gland has over 40 of them, which is almost a cosmic dose of health-promoting properties for the human body. It is thanks to them that the plant has such a beautiful color.
Flavones have anti-cancer properties. They are used in people who are undergoing oncological chemotherapy. Flavones weaken its effects and give strength to the exhausted organism. Unfortunately, modern medicine relies rather on conventional solutions. Baikal skullcap is known mainly to healers, whisperers and people dealing with homeopathy or Chinese medicine. Today, the Baikal skullcap is returning to favor mainly thanks to fashionable restaurants that use it as an intense flavor and color addition to meats, soups and salads.