Decumbent Corydalis Tuber

Xia Tian Wu

Name

Xia Tian Wu (Rhizoma Corydalis Decumbentis)

Property

Bitter, pungent, cool; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Decrease blood pressure, relieve spasm, promote the circulation of qi, alleviate pain, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.

Indications

Hypertension, sciatica, Polio Syndrome, rheumatic arthritis, hemiplegia.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 4.5~15 g, or take the powder, 1~3 g. It also can be made into pills.