The difference between Coptis chinensis and Scutellaria baicalensis

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1. Different roots and stems

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

The rhizomes are different: the rhizome of coptis is yellow, with branches and many fibrous roots; the rhizome of skullcap is thicker and fleshy, reaching a height of about 30-120 cm. The leaves are different: the leaves of Coptis chinensis are leathery, with a pointed tip, and are oval-shaped and triangular; the leaves of Scutellaria baicalensis are hard paper, with a blunt tip, and are lanceolate to linear-lanceolate. The flowers are different: the length of Coptis chinensis flowers is about 5-6.5 mm, and the length of Scutellaria baicalensis flowers is about 2.3-3 cm.

1. Different rhizomes

The rhizome of coptis is yellow, branched, and has many fibrous roots.

The rhizome of skullcap It is very plump and fleshy, with the bottom lying on the ground and rising, and the height can reach 30-120 cm. The diameter of the bottom is about 2.5-3 mm.

2. Leaves Different

The leaves of Coptis chinensis are somewhat leathery, with a length of about 3-8 cm and a width of about 2-3 cm. The top is very pointed and has an egg-shaped triangular shape.

The leaves of Scutellaria baicalensis are leaves It is made of solid paper, with a length of about 1.5 to 4.5 cm and a width of about 0.5 to 1.2 cm. Its top is relatively blunt, and its bottom is rounded, lanceolate to linear-lanceolate. The upper leaves are dark green, and the lower leaves are relatively lighter.

3. Flowers Different

The flowers of Coptis chinensis are linear or linear-lanceolate, with a length of about 5-6.5 mm. Its top is tapered and has a honey groove in the middle.

Scutellaria baicalensis flower It is purple, purple-red or blue, and the length is about 2.3-3 cm. The style is very slender, the apex is sharp and slightly cracked.

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