Chinese Corydalis
Corydalis Cheilanthifolia
Di Bai Zhi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly acrid; neutral

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Dissolve phlegm and relieve coughclear heat and resolve toxinsstanch bleeding

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cold and cough; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Dysentery; Diarrhea; Heat paralysis; Swollen poison; Sore carbuncle; Traumatic injury; Traumatic hemorrhage