Corydalis (Yan Hu Suo)
Corydalis yanhusuo
A poppy-family tuber studied as a natural analgesic for nerve and menstrual pain.
Traditional use (tcm): A poppy-family tuber studied as a natural analgesic for nerve and menstrual pain.
A poppy-family tuber studied as a natural analgesic for nerve and menstrual pain.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A poppy-family tuber studied as a natural analgesic for nerve and menstrual pain.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Sedating; do not combine with sedatives or use in pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Sedating; do not combine with sedatives or use in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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