Is Baicalein From Skullcap Effective Against COVID-19?
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A new preprint* released yesterday suggests that ethanol extracts of Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese Skullcap), or the specific compound found within it known as baicalein, may be effective against COVID-19. However, the way in which baiclaein is metabolized in humans raises some questions that make this herb, in my judgment, unready for prime time.
Is Baicalein From Skullcap Effective Against COVID-19?
Is Baicalein From Skullcap Effective Against…
Is Baicalein From Skullcap Effective Against COVID-19?
A new preprint* released yesterday suggests that ethanol extracts of Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese Skullcap), or the specific compound found within it known as baicalein, may be effective against COVID-19. However, the way in which baiclaein is metabolized in humans raises some questions that make this herb, in my judgment, unready for prime time.