Scutellaria barbata

Definition of Scutellaria barbata

Scutellaria barbata

(skoo-tuh-LAYR-ee-uh bar-BAY-tuh)
An herb that belongs to a group of herbs named the Scutellaria species or scullcap. Both the root and the above-ground part have been used to make herbal medicines. The root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat lung cancer and other medical problems.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms