Baicalin from Scutellaria root extract isolated compounds called flavonoids. It has significant biological activity, has antibacterial, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-metamorphosis and antispasmodic effect, and has strong anti-cancer response to physiological performance . Has played an important role in clinical medicine. UV absorption of baicalin can remove oxygen free radicals, but also inhibit the melanin formation, therefore both used in medicine, also can be used in cosmetics, is a good functional cosmetics raw materials .
Introduction
Baicalin is a flavone , a type of flavonoid. It is found in several species in the genus Scutellaria , including Scutellaria lateriflora (blue skullcap). There are 10 mg/g baicalin in Scutellaria galericulata (common skullcap) leaves. Baicalin is the glucuronide of baicalein .It is a component of Chinese medicinal herb Huang-chin ( Scutellaria baicalensis ) and one of the chemical ingredients of Sho-Saiko-To , an herbal supplement.Baicalin is a known prolyl endopeptidase inhibitor,induces apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells, and affects the GABA receptors