Drains pathogenic Heat from the Upper and Middle Jiaos for high fever, redness, swelling and pain of the head and face, a dry mouth, a parched throat, ulcerations of the mouth and tongue, epistaxis, rashes and irritability in warm-febrile disease.
Huangqin tea (HQT), derived from the aerial parts of various Scutellaria species, in particular S. baicalensis Georgi, has a long history of traditional use in China. Its significance has grown in recent years due to its potential anti-aging, colon cancer chemopreventive, and cardiovascular protective properties.