Baikal Skullcap Astron is a great way to naturally diversify your daily diet. Root tea can be drunk as an addition to a meal or between meals. What properties does the Baikal shell have? Baikal skullcap ( Scutellaria baicalensis ), commonly called Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae . The thyroid gland has been used for centuries in Chinese tradition. Its root is particularly prized, traditionally used to make skin ointments. You can also make a decoction of it to drink. The packaging of the Astron Baikal cap contains 100 g of cut root. Astron is a guarantee of the highest quality raw materials from selected and best crops.