Objective: Discussing the feasibility of habitat processing method of Scutellaria baicalensis compared with traditional processing method. Method: The moisture content of medicinal parts was determined before processing

and the alcohol-soluble extract content and the content of baicalin and baicalein were compared on different pieces. Result: It was easily to cut pieces with non-green phenomenon when the moisture content was in 28%-42%. The content of baicalin

baicalein and alcohol-soluble extract were similar to the traditional processing method. Conclusion: The habitat processing method not only simplifies the processing method but also avoid the hydrolysis of baicalin more effectively. It can also reduce the loss of active ingredients to ensure the quality of S.baicalensis.