Decumbent Corydalis Rhizome
Rhizoma Corydalis Decumbentis, Corydalis Decumbentis Rhizoma
Xia Tian Wu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; slightly pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Tuber

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To promote the flow of qi and blood, to remove obstruction from the collaterals and to relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Pain in deep tissues, neuralgia, swelling pain from fracture, hypertension, hemiplegia, sequel of poliomyelitis, sciatica, rheumatic arthritis, knocks and falls.