Corydalis bulbosa
(Corydalis)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Anodyne, analgesic effect approximately 1% that of the strength of opium

Clinical Indications:

• Dysmenorrhea
• Fibromyalgia
• Headache
• Hemorrhoids
• Gastric and abdominal pain

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Alkaloids:
  
  Bulbocapriine
  Corybulbine
  Corydaline
  Corycavamine
  Corycavidine
  Corydine
  Isocorybulbine
  Protopine
  Tetrahydropalmatine

Toxicity:

• Use with caution due to alkaloids

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