Baicalin: An Evidence-Informed Botanical for Immune Regulation, Inflammation & Clinical Resilience

Scutellaria baicalensis has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is increasingly recognized for its principal flavonoid, baicalin, and its role in supporting healthy inflammatory and immune responses. This session will examine the history of S. baicalensis, its major bioactive constituents, mechanisms of action, and evidence-informed clinical applications, including emerging research in integrative oncology. Practical guidance on clinical use, probable synergists, cautions, contraindications, and interactions will also be discussed, equipping healthcare practitioners with a balanced, evidence-informed perspective for incorporating this botanical into clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the history, molecular mechanisms and broad clinical uses of Scutellaria spp. multiple bioactive components
• Discriminate when to apply this remedy to select cancers
• Know when not to apply this remedy due to AEs, CIs and drug interactions
• Dose this remedy correctly
• Discern possible links to other, synergistic remedies, based on the suite of targets they address