Corydalis yanhusuo

Corydalis yanhusuo
Family:Corydalis yanhusuo; Analgesic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Antitussive; Cancer; Cardiotonic; Hypotensive; Sedative.
Common name:Yan Hu Suo
Yan Hu Suo is an important Chinese remedy that has been used for hundreds of years to help 'invigorate the blood' and relieve almost any painful condition. It is used especially to relieve menstrual cramps chest and abdominal pains. The plant contains powerful alkaloids that are responsible for this effect. The root is analgesic antiseptic antispasmodic and sedative. It has traditionally been used to lower pain and strengthen the circulation. It is used in the treatment of a wide range of ailments including lumbago dysmenorrhoea hernia chest pains insomnia and traumatic injuries. The root is harvested in late spring or early summer once the top growth has died down and is dried for later use. Various extracts from the plant have shown antitussive cardiotonic hypotensive and anticancer activity.

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