Scutellaria pinnatifida
Scutellaria pinnatifida, commonly known as Chinese Skullcap, is a versatile medicinal herb deeply rooted in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this plant is frequently utilized to clear heat, detoxify the body, and alleviate respiratory ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria pinnatifida
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Scutellaria. Specifically, it is identified by its scientific name, Scutellaria pinnatifida.
| 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, Scutellaria pinnatifida, is known by various names across different linguistic and cultural contexts. In Chinese, it is most commonly referred to as Ban Lan Gen (半蓝根) or Jing Jie (荆芥) in certain traditional contexts, though it is most widely recognized as Huang Qin (黄芩) related or specifically as Ban Lan Gen in herbal medicine. In English, it is often referred to by its botanical name or descriptively as pinnatifid skullcap, while in Japanese, it is known as Kan-giku (寒菊).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Western Asia region. Its natural habitat spans across several key territories, including the country of Iran. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the borders of Iraq. It is also documented to inhabit various parts of Türkiye. Together, these locations define the primary range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria pinnatifida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, wogonin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wogonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scutellaria pinnatifida has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Parkinson's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |