Evidence supporting the use of: Barbed Skullcap
For the body system: Parasympathetic Nervous System

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Barbed Skullcap (Scutellaria barbata) has a longstanding history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as "Ban Zhi Lian." Traditionally, it is used to support various bodily systems, with a focus on clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and invigorating blood. While its primary historical applications have been in the context of oncology, inflammation, and detoxification, there is some overlap in traditional herbology that associates calming and stress-relieving effects with skullcap species (especially Scutellaria lateriflora, or American skullcap, which is more directly linked to nervous system support). The use of Barbed Skullcap specifically for parasympathetic nervous system support is much less documented. Most claims about its nervine properties are extrapolated from its relative, not from Barbed Skullcap itself. Scientific literature on Scutellaria barbata focuses largely on its anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antimicrobial properties, rather than direct effects on the parasympathetic nervous system. Few, if any, clinical trials substantiate its use for modulating this branch of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, its application in this context is primarily based on traditional herbal frameworks, and the evidence supporting its effectiveness for parasympathetic nervous system support is limited and indirect.

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Other body systems supported by Barbed Skullcap

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