Corydalis

Corydalis is a plant whose bulb and root are used to make medicine. Corydalis is used for mild depression, mild mental disorders, emotional disorders, serious nerve damage and tremors in the extremities. In addition, corydalis is used as a mild sedative, as a hallucinogen, to lower blood pressure and for cramps in the small intestine.

How does corydalis work?

There is not enough information available to say how corydalis might work.

How effective is larkspur?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of larkspur for mild depression, mental and emotional disorders, serious nerve damage, high blood pressure, intestinal spasms and tremors. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of corydalis for these conditions.

Safety and side effects

It is not known whether corydalis is safe and harmless. If taken in excessive amounts, corydalis can cause cramps and muscle tremors.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy: It is not safe to use larkspur during pregnancy. Corydalis spurosa may cause the onset of menstruation and contractions of the uterus, both of which can lead to miscarriage.

Breastfeeding: Not enough is known about the safety of corydalis spur during breastfeeding, so breastfeeding women should avoid corydalis spur.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of corydalis spur with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of larkspur depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for larkspur. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.