Validation of a HPLC method for flavonoid biomarkers in skullcap (Scutellaria) and its use to illustrate wide variability in the quality of commercial tinctures.

• Main Authors: Jiayu Gao (Author), Alberto Sanchez-Medina (Author), Barbara A Pendry (Author), Michael J Hughes (Author), Geoffrey P Webb (Author), Olivia Corcoran (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2008-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: To compare the flavonoid biomarker content (baicalin, baicalein and wogonin) of eleven commercial tinctures derived from Scutellaria lateriflora aerial parts (n=7) and Scutellaria baicalensis root (n=4). S. lateriflora tinctures are used in by western herbal practitioners to treat anxiety w...