Chemical variability of common skullcap (Scutellaria galericulata L.) wild growing in the area of eastern Poland

Abstract

Introduction. In the group of plants revealing adaptogenic activity, species belonging to Scutellaria genus are considered to be the most important ones. Common skullcap (Scutellaria galericulata L.) is less known species from this genus, growing wild in Poland in wet habitats. Its herb has been used in the past as a sedative and diuretic agent.

Keywords

• populations
• herb
• flavonoids
• baicalin
• scutellarin
• chrysin