It has also been shown to inhibit the expression of TNF and IL-6, thus enhancing recovery from infection [43]. Scutellaria baicalensis was reported to be able to remove free radicals, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, inhibit replication of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus hemolyticus, and inhibit the migration of inflammatory cells, thereby alleviating local inflammation [44, 45]. This evidence concerns the gene TNF and infection.