Latin Name: Corydalis formosa
Alternate Names: Turkey Corn, Dutchman’s Breeches, Golden Smoke, Yan Hu Suo (Chinese), Bleeding Heart
Family: PAPAVERACEAE
Parts Used: Rhizome.
Properties: Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Bitter Tonic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Sedative.
Internal Uses: Ataxia, Backache, Dysmenorrhea, Headache, Hysteria, Pain, Palsy, Parkinson’s Disease, Rheumatism, Tremors
Internal Applications: Tea, Tincture, Capsules. Powder added to food as medicine.
Although Corydalis is only 1/100th the strength [...]