Medicinal Plant Research 2024, Vol.14, No.1, 1-10 http://hortherbpublisher.com/index.php/mpr 1 Review and Progress Open Access Analysis of the Response and Benefits of Medicinal Plant Chinese Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) to Ecological Environment under Different Planting Modes Chuchu Liu , Ruo Du Chinese Medicine Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China Corresponding email: natashaccliu2023@gmail.com Medicinal Plant Research, 2024, Vol.14, No.1 doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0001 Received: 10 Dec., 2023 Accepted: 28 Dec., 2023 Published: 01 Jan., 2024 Copyright © 2024 Liu and Du, This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Preferred citation for this article: Liu C.C., and Du R., 2024, Analysis of the response and benefits of medicinal plant Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) to ecological environment under different planting modes, Medicinal Plant Research, 14(1): 1-10 (doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0001) Abstract This study explores the response and benefits of the medicinal plant Scutellaria baicalensisto the ecological environment under different planting modes, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of its ecological characteristics and the impact of planting modes. This study analyzes the ecological characteristics of Scutellaria baicalensis, with a focus on its growth environment requirements. Further investigation into the impact of different planting modes on the ecological environment, including traditional cultivation, organic farming, and comparison between hydroponics and soil cultivation, is conducted. In arid regions, hydroponic cultivation demonstrates advantages, albeit with higher costs, while soil cultivation proves economically viable with broad adaptability. This study provides a detailed analysis of the benefits of Scutellaria baicalensis in the ecological environment, encompassing medicinal component content, soil improvement effects, and ecosystem services. Organic farming has a positive impact on increasing medicinal component content and improving soil quality. This study discusses continuous planting management and future prospects, emphasizing eco-friendly planting techniques and the practice of sustainable agriculture. Future research directions are proposed, including in-depth studies on the interaction between Scutellaria baicalensis and ecosystems, and exploration of new concepts and technologies for eco-friendly agriculture. This study offers a comprehensive overview of Scutellaria baicalensis cultivation, providing valuable insights for the sustainable development of agriculture and environmental conservation in the future. Keywords Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis); Planting modes; Ecological environment response; Benefit analysis; Sustainable agriculture 1 Introduction Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Scutellaria genus in the faily of Lamiaceae. It is found in regions such as Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Shandong, Sichuan, and other northern provinces of China. The roots of Scutellaria baicalensis can be used as herbs, with the Chinese name of Huánɡqín, known as Baical skullcap root in English. It has a bitter taste and a cold nature, and has the effects of “qīnɡrè zàoshī, xièhuǒ jiědú, zhǐxuè, āntāi (it roughly means that: clearing heat and drying dampness, relieving fire toxicity, arresting bleeding, and promoting fetal safety)” (Zhao et al., 2019). As a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a long history, Scutellaria baicalensis holds a significant position in the traditional theories of Chinese medicine, showcasing its valuable medicinal properties. With the development of modern medicine and an increasing focus on health, research and application of traditional herbal medicine have been more deeply explored. Scutellaria baicalensis, known as Huang-Qin in traditional Chinese medicine, not only has a long history in Chinese medicine but has also become a hot topic in the international medical community due to the research on its medicinal components. The active ingredients in Scutellaria baicalensis, especially baicalin, are believed to have anti-cancer, antiviral, and other beneficial effects. This has led to its frequent use in traditional Chinese medicine for treating conditions such as fever, colds, and hepatitis (Baradaran Rahimi et al., 2021). The acknowledgment of its medicinal value has also spurred increased
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