Baicalein is a yellow powder which is extracted from scutellaria baicalensis root. It is a flavone found in several species in the genus scutellaria, including scutellaria lateriflora (baikal skullcap). It is a component of Chinese medicinal herb Huang-chin (scutellaria baicalensis) and one of the chemical ingredients of Sho-Saiko-To, an herbal supplement.Baicalin is a known prolyl endopeptidase inhibitor, induces apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells,and affects the GABA receptors.

The flavonoid baicalein inhibits superantigen-induced inflammatory cytokines and chemokines.It has antioxidant activity so it has anti-inflammatory effects, anti-HIV activity, apoptosis induction and inhibition of colon aberrant crypts. It also has functions on inhibition of cancer cell proliferation; protecting bone marrow, promoting hemopoiesis, and protecting the intestines from adverse chemotherapy effects.

1.Baicalein can treat paralysis after cerebrovascular disease;

2.Baicalein can remove oxygen free radicals and inhibit the melanin formation;

3.Baicalein will reduce cerebral vascular resistance, improve blood circulation, increase cerebral blood flow and has anti-platelet aggregation effect;

4.Baicalein has antibacterial, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-metamorphosis and antispasmodic effect, and has strong anti-cancer response to physiological performance.

1.In pharmaceutical field:

Baicalein is used as pharmaceutical raw materials for clearing heat, anti- inflammation, detumescence and so on.

2. In health product  industry

Bacalein is used as products effective ingredients for improving blood circulation and soothing the nerves.