Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root)

In this episode, we will be exploring another quite important Chinese herb: huáng qín, Scutellariae Radix, or baical skullcap root. This herb is in the Chinese medical subcategory of herbs that clear heat and dry dampness under the category of herbs that clear heat. As one of the “three yellows,” it is a commonly used and useful herb for clearing heat and draining damp in the upper burner as well…