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Corydalis Stenanthae Herba
Straight-flowered corydalis
五味草 〔五味草〕 wǔ wèi cǎo
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Corydalis stenantha Franch.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bitter (or all five flavors)✽; slightly cold.
Actions and indications: Dispels wind; brightens the eyes and dispels screens; disperses wind-heat. Treats sinew and bone pain; pulmonary taxation cough and heat effusion; liver taxation heat effusion with aversion to cold; phlegm-fire patterns.
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