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Coptis chinensis and Scutellaria baicalensis - Interesting TCM plants

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cubeananda

Interdependent Researcher
I've been reading through this document "Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Compounds of 112 Traditional Chinese medicinal plants.."


(Which i've posted here: Phenolic Compounds in Various Herbs)


So far I have come across two very interesting plants, the first of which is

Coptis Chinensis I believe the root is used traditionally.

Chinese Gold Thread
Was found to contain, Magnoflorine, Berberine, Palmatine, Hydrastine and Coptisine "among others"

Magnoflorine is said to be anxiolytic.
Coptisine is a reversible MAO A Inhibitor.
Palmatine is considered to have anti-inflammatory properties.

If someone can please help me to find a full bioassay of Coptis Chinensis to add to this OP I would appreciate it.


Scutellaria Baicalensis The root is also used.

Baikal Skullcap was found to contain Chrysin, Baicelain, Baicalin, Wogonin, Norwogonin, Oroxylin A, and β-sitosterol.

Baicalein is an inhibitor of the enzyme CYP2C9. An enzyme which "often metabolizes 5-hydroxytryptamine"

Anyone with advanced chemistry knowledge care to chime in about how Baicalein might affect metabolization of DMT? Or how It might affect a psychedelic experience in general?
Baicalin
Wogonin Anxiolytic
Oroxylin A A Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor

Again a full Bioassay would be helpful for understanding the pro's and cons of these herbs .
 
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