The efficacy and function of Corydalis gracilis

The cracked Corydalis has a long history, and until now, the uses of the cracked Corydalis are increasing. I wonder if you friends know about its other effects. Let us introduce it in detail below, hoping to be helpful to you friends.

[Other names] Yellow flowered brocade seedling, Gelsemium elegans, Corydalis odoratum

[Source] Corydalis incisa (Thunb.) Pers. of the Poppy family , the roots, leaves and flowers are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Provinces south of the Yangtze River basin.

[Chemical composition] The tuber contains a variety of alkaloids: corydaline, protopine, sinoacutine, sanguinarine, etc.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, astringent, cold. poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and insecticidal. It is mainly used to treat sores, leprosy, stubborn ringworm and snake bites.

【Usage and Dosage】Appropriate amount for external use.

【Note】 Not suitable for internal use.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above content is an introduction to the traditional Chinese medicine Corydalis occidentalis. We should learn more about Corydalis occidentalis in our daily life so that we can use it more reasonably and better realize its value.