延胡索
corydalis
延胡索yán hú suǒ · Corydalis yanhusuo
Category
invigorate Blood
Nature
warm
Taste
acrid, bitter
Meridians
Liver, Heart, Spleen
Dosage
3–9 g
in liquid form/powder form
Functions
stimulates blood and qi effectively relieves pain
Indications
Pain in any location caused by stagnation of qi and blood menstrual cramps chest and abdominal pain, injuries
Contraindications
pregnancy
Notes
One of the most potent herbal analgesics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): it relieves pain by promoting the flow of both blood and qi; it is effective for pain in a wide variety of locations. Family: Poppy family (Papaveraceae) Part used: tuber Active constituents: alkaloids (tetrahydropalmatine)
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.