92 wooden tablets were found in a tomb from the second century CE in northwest China in 1973. Baical skullcap was one of the plants specified in medicines for extracts, tinctures, tablets, and balms. At least since then, the plant has played a significant part in Chinese herbal therapy and is one of the principal treatments for "hot and wet conditions," like dysentery and diarrhea. Research - Flavonoids Baical skullcap has been the subject of much research in China. It is now known that it has strong anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and antioxidant benefits, with flavonoids primarily responsible for all three of these activities. Clinical evidence Baical skullcap has shown potential in clinical research examining its use for various illnesses, such as bronchitis, dysentery, high blood pressure, chronic hepatitis, and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Studies reveal that the root contains anti-cancer properties and small-scale favorable effects in patients with lung and prostate cancer. - Diabetes The herb might also be helpful for diabetes-related issues, such as cataracts. -Weight loss aid In 2011, a clinical experiment in South Korea examined the efficacy of weight management with a combination of baical skullcap and platycodon (Platycodon grandiflorum). The group using the herbs dropped noticeably more weight after two months than the placebo group.