Yan Hu Suo acts to activate Qi and Blood circulation to relieve pain, as an analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, decreases resistance of blood flow and increases blood perfusion; decreases oxygen consumption of the cardiac muscle and increases contractility of the heart.

Chinese Herb

Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis tuber); Corydalis Rhizome; Corydalis turtschaninovii Bess. F. Yanhusuo; Rhizoma Corydalis

Corydalis is one of the most commonly used and most effective herb in Chinese Medicine for pain relief as a result of Blood stagnation.  When compared to morphine, Yan Hu Suo has shown a slower onset and weaker analgesic effect when given by injection.  Evaluation of the analgesic effect based on weight showed Yan Hu Suo to be approximately 100:1 in effect by comparison to morphine, but Yan Hu Suo has not been associated with any dependency or addiction.  Furthermore, development of tolerance happens approximately 100% faster with morphine than with Yan Hu Suo.

Properties

Acrid, bitter, warm

Channels Entered

Heart, Liver, Spleen

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