Corydalis / Yan Hu Suo
A potent pain reliever, Corydalis is proven to ease uterine and upper abdomen cramping, and relieve insomnia due to pain.
Helps with:
General Pain
Cramps
Sleep
Mood Swings
How it Heals
In Chinese medicine, Corydalis invigorates blood, promotes the movement of qi, and alleviates pain of all kinds.
In Western medicine, Corydalis is used to relieve pain and has antiulcer properties. Corydalis also improves blood flow by increasing the diameter of blood vessels.
Fun Fact: Corydalis is related to the opium poppy—however, it’s not addictive. All the benefits, none of the risks!
What the research says
Corydalis has alkaloids called berberine that work to
decrease calcium concentration that is linked to uterus
contraction.
Read ArticleCorydalis has improved depressive-like behavior
through regulating endogenous plasma metabolite
levels.
