Corydalis Rhizome, Yán Hú Suǒ, 延胡索, Rhizoma Corydalis

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Category: Regulate Blood - Invigorate 
English: Corydalis Rhizome    Pinyin:  Yan Hu Suo      Pharmaceutical: Rhizoma Corydalis  
Organs: Liver • Spleen • Stomach • Heart      Temperature: Warm  
Taste: Acrid • Bitter      Toxicity:   
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Actions:  Invigorate blood • Move Qi • Relief pain
Indications: Blood stasis pain • Trauma • Qi stagnation • Dysmenorrhea • Chest pain • Bi syndrome • Excess pain • Hernia
Contraindications: Pregnancy
Typical Dosage: 4.5g to 12g           Guidelines
Parts Used:       Notable for: Treats Bi syndrome from qi and blood stagnation • Very effective for excess pain
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Yan Hu Suo
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang • Jin Ling Zi San • Shah Fu Zhu Yu Tang

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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