Corydalises

Corydalis

Corydalis is a genus of flowering plants, traditionally used in various Asian and European herbal practices. However, specific traditional uses for Corydalis species have not been extensively documented. Scientific evidence primarily focuses on its biological processes; studies indicate that the flowering timing of Corydalis ambigua varies with snowmelt, which may affect seed production due to potential mismatches with pollinators. Additionally, research has identified optimal reference genes for qRT-PCR in Corydalis saxicola under different tissues and abiotic stresses, improving gene expression analysis accuracy. A chiral packed capillary column was found effective in separating some compounds from traditional Chinese medicines, including Corydalis Rhizoma, suggesting potential chemical diversity. The compound CSBTA has been shown to induce apoptosis in Leuk-1 cells by modulating the Bax/Bcl-2/Caspase-3 signaling pathway, though this is a preliminary finding and more research is needed. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Corydalis species.

At a glance
Best evidence
D
Cautions

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

What the science says

  • Flowering timing of Corydalis ambigua varies among populations with different snowmelt times, affecting seed production due to potential phenological mismatch with pollinators. D PMID
  • The study identified optimal reference genes for qRT-PCR in Corydalis saxicola under various tissues and abiotic stresses, enhancing gene expression analysis accuracy. D PMID
  • CSBTA induces apoptosis in Leuk-1 cells by modulating the Bax/Bcl-2/Caspase-3 signaling axis. D PMID
  • The study demonstrated that a chiral packed capillary column effectively separated and quantified tetrahydropalmatine in Corydalis Rhizoma. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Corydalises?

Corydalises (Corydalis) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Corydalises?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Corydalises; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Flowering timing of Corydalis ambigua varies among populations with different snowmelt times, affecting seed production due to potential phenological mismatch with pollinators.

How strong is the evidence for Corydalises?

The strongest finding for Corydalises carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Corydalises safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Corydalises in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Corydalises interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Corydalises in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Corydalises?

Corydalises is also known as: хохлатка, Corydale.

Is Corydalises a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T2 Corydalis saxicola Bunting total alkaloids trigger apoptosis in oral leukoplakia cells by modulating the Bax/Bcl-2/Caspase-3 signaling axis. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Enantioseparation of Chiral Compounds From Traditional Chinese Medicines on a Chiral Packed Capillary Column With UV Detection. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Identification and validation of reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR in Corydalis saxicola under various abiotic stresses. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Site-specific variation in flowering phenology of a spring ephemeral plant and its implications for phenological mismatch with pollinators under climate change. literature abstract metadata