Scutellaria barbata
Scutellaria barbata, commonly known as Bearded Skullcap, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine, it is prized for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Often used to treat heat-related ailments and infections, this potent botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for modern holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria barbata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Scutellaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scutellaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scutellaria barbata, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 向天盏 (zh-hans), 向天盞 (zh-hant), and 向天盞 (zh-hk). In the Arabic-speaking world, it is known as درقة (ar), while in Persian, it is commonly called گیاه قاشقک (fa).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 向天盏 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 向天盞 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 向天盞 | Wikidata |
| ar | درقة | Wikidata |
| fa | گیاه قاشقک | Wikidata |
| zh | 向天盏 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 向天盞 | Wikidata |
| arz | درقه | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 向天盏 | Wikidata |
| es | Scutellaria adenophylla | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of Eastern Asia. It is commonly found throughout the South-Central areas of China. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the Southeast regions of China. The species is also well-distributed across the islands of Japan and Taiwan. Finally, its geographical range includes the Korean Peninsula, completing its East Asian footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Scutellaria barbata, is a perennial flowering species where the entire organism is often utilized for its therapeutic properties. As a medicinal herb, it is characterized by its upright stems and distinctive foliage, with various practitioners often employing the whole plant to extract its bioactive compounds. Whether used in decoctions or infusions, the herb provides a comprehensive source of traditional remedies, making the whole plant a vital component in herbal medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Scutellaria barbata has 31 reported phytochemicals identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scutellarein, wogonin, baicalein, norwogonin, apigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 44
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scutellarein | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| wogonin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| baicalein | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| norwogonin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scutellarin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4'-hydroxywogonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-O-acetylscutehenanine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-methoxynaringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scutellaria barbata has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scutellaria barbata has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, antiviral, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, Colorectal Cancer.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ovarian cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colorectal Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |