Yellow Scutellaria (Huang Cen)

Alias: Yellow Scutellaria, Huang Cen, Scutellaria Root, Huang Qin Root

Taste: Bitter, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

Yellow Scutellaria (Huang Cen) is well-known for its potent heat-clearing, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. It is commonly used to treat symptoms caused by internal heat, damp-heat, or toxin accumulation, such as sore throat, mouth ulcers, abscesses, urinary tract infections, and other heat-related conditions. Huang Cen works by clearing heat and toxins from the body, relieving inflammation and infections caused by these imbalances.

Additionally, Yellow Scutellaria has effects that lower internal heat, relieve summer heat, and promote urination. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as high fever, jaundice, and reduced urine output. Its cold nature helps eliminate damp-heat from the body, normalizing water metabolism and alleviating discomfort caused by dampness-related issues like edema and skin disorders.

Modern research has shown that Yellow Scutellaria contains bioactive compounds such as baicalin and flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-regulating effects. These active ingredients help modulate the body's internal heat, reduce inflammation, and mitigate the discomfort caused by infections, oxidative stress, and inflammation.