What Is Corydalis?
Corydalis is an herb often used in traditional Chinese medicine for pain relief. Experts say it can be used for headaches, menstrual pain and back pain – even back pain caused by nerve problems or muscle spasms. Corydalis has been used since ancient times, in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Modern studies suggest that corydalis may be effective at treating pain triggered by cold and may help block inflammation and nerve pain.
How Does Corydalis Work?
A compound, dehydrocorybulbine (DHCB), is thought to be responsible for the herb’s pain-relieving effects. Corydalis appears to work similarly to prescription pain medications that block pain signals in the brain. However, experts say corydalis can be used to treat chronic pain without carrying the same risk of addiction that many prescription pain medications do.