The Efficacy and Function of Corydalis turtschaninovii

Generally, Corydalis yanhusuo is the whole herb of the plant Corydalis yanhusuo from the Papaveraceae family. Corydalis yanhusuo has various functions and effects, including promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, regulating qi to relieve pain, clearing heat and detoxifying, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, and treating hepatitis and cholecystitis. The specific details are as follows:

1. Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis

Corydalis yanhusuo can promote blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis in the body. This effect is particularly evident in treating traumatic injuries, waist and leg pain, and can effectively alleviate swelling and pain caused by blood stasis.

2. Regulating Qi and Relieving Pain

Corydalis yanhusuo has the function of regulating qi circulation and can alleviate pain caused by qi stagnation. It is commonly used to treat painful conditions such as epigastric pain and cholecystitis, achieving pain relief by relaxing the flow of qi.

3. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying

Corydalis yanhusuo can clear heat toxins from the body and is effective in treating symptoms of inflammation and infection caused by heat toxins. It can be used to treat skin diseases such as abscesses, eczema, and symptoms of poisoning such as snake bites.

4. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory

Corydalis yanhusuo contains certain antibacterial components that can inhibit bacterial growth and reproduction. This property gives it an auxiliary role in treating infectious diseases, accelerating the resolution of inflammation and wound healing.

5. Treating Hepatitis and Cholecystitis

Corydalis yanhusuo also has certain therapeutic effects on hepatobiliary diseases such as hepatitis and cholecystitis. It can soothe liver and gallbladder qi, reduce inflammatory symptoms, and promote the recovery of liver and gallbladder function.

When using Corydalis yanhusuo, attention should be paid to appropriate dosage and following the advice and guidance of a physician. Especially for special populations such as pregnant women, lactating women, and patients with a history of allergies, it should be used cautiously under the guidance of a doctor.