Health Benefits of Corydalis

Health Benefits of Corydalis

Corydalis (corydalis yanhusuo) is an herb that grows in mild climates throughout the Northern hemisphere. The root and tuber from the corydalis plant is used as medicine. Corydalis extract has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries.

Corydalis extract contains more than 160 compounds including alkaloids, organic acids, volatile oils, alcohol, and sugars. Corydalis has been used for pain relief (analgesic).

Corydalis has been commonly used for joint pain, headaches, menstrual pain, lumbar pain, and other neurologic pains due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Corydalis may also have sedative and hypnotic effects. Corydalis may be also used to improve blood circulation.

Corydalis may also help treat indigestion and constipation.

More research is needed on corydalis.

As always consult with your physician.

Sources:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1934578X20957752

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8704877/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/corydalis

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/corydalis

https://www.verywellhealth.com/corydalis-benefits-4589168

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-415/corydalis-yanhusuo