Product Review
Benefits and effects 1. Relaxation The top use for baicalin is that it mimics our relaxation hormone, called GABA. Baicalin binds to GABA receptor sites to produce feelings of calm and relaxation. 2. Anti-viral properties Incredibly, this mysterious Eastern compound is capable of powerful anti-viral effects. One in vitro study found that baicalin was able to inhibit the growth and reproduction of the dengue virus, a life-threatening virus spread by mosquitoes. 3. Anti-oxidant effects Another important benefit of baicalin use is that it is able to eliminate free radicals in the body. This is known as an antioxidant effect. 4. Anti-inflammatory benefits Baicalin helps to prevent inflammation by binding to certain components of the immune response system. Recommended Usage A common dose is around 100 - 500 mg daily. This dosage will help produce anti-anxiety effects as well as a host of other benefits. Side effects and warnings Baicalin is remarkably safe for use. References: "New use of baicalin for treating anxiety" WO 2004103386 A1, Pharmaco Genetics Ltd, Wang Zihui, Xue Hong, Zheng Hui, Dec 2, 2004 "GABA A receptor subtype..." Wang F, Xu Z, Ren L, Tsang SY, Xue H., Neuropharmacology. 2008 Dec;55(7):1231-7 "The flavonoid baicalin..." Li BQ1, Fu T, Gong WH, Dunlop N, Kung H, Yan Y, Kang J, Wang JM., Immunopharmacology. 2000 Sep;49(3):295-306. "Novel antiviral activity of baicalin..." Sazaly Abu Bakar et al., BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012, 12:214 "Flavonoid baicalin inhibits HIV-1 infection..." Li BQ et al., Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2000 Sep 24;276(2):534-8 "Antioxidant and free radical scavenging..." Shieh DE, Liu LT, Lin CC, Anticancer Research [2000, 20(5A):2861-2865]
