Yanhusuo, Corydalis Tuber
Rhizoma Corydalis, Corydalis Rhizoma
Yan Hu Suo

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Warm; pungent; bitter

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to invigorate blood and promote qi circulation; 2. to stop pain

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Chest and rib-side pain, pain in stomach duct and abdomen, neuralgia, gastrointestinal spasm, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, postpartum stasis stagnation abdominal pain, painful swelling from knocks and falls.