Chinese Skullcap vs Origanum Minutiflorum

One of the most important TCM herbs; used for heat conditions, respiratory infections, liver conditions, and as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

baicalin, baicalein, wogonin, oroxylin A, scutellarein

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Heat conditions, Respiratory infections, Liver inflammation, Antiparasitic

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Anti-inflammatory activity, Antiviral effects, Antibacterial properties, Anticancer potential

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

3-9g dried root daily; 500mg-1g baicalin extract twice daily

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Cold conditions, Spleen deficiency with diarrhea, Pregnancy

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Diarrhea, Nausea, Possible liver effects at very high doses

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset