Corydalises
Corydalis
Corydalis is a genus of plants traditionally used in various Eastern Asian herbal medicine systems, particularly in China and Korea. These plants are known for their use in treating pain and spasms, although specific traditional uses vary among species. Scientific evidence on Corydalis is limited; studies have focused on its flowering patterns, which can affect seed production due to potential mismatches with pollinators, as well as gene expression analysis under stress conditions. Research has also shown that Corydalis Rhizoma contains tetrahydropalmatine, which induces apoptosis in Leuk-1 cells through modulation of the Bax/Bcl-2/Caspase-3 signaling pathway. Additionally, a chiral packed capillary column was used to effectively separate and quantify this compound. Safety concerns are minimal based on current data, with no major issues recorded. There is also no evidence of significant drug interactions at present.
- 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.
- The study identified optimal reference genes for qRT-PCR in Corydalis saxicola under various tissues and abiotic stresses, enhancing gene expression analysis accuracy.
- CSBTA induces apoptosis in Leuk-1 cells by modulating the Bax/Bcl-2/Caspase-3 signaling axis.
- The study demonstrated that a chiral packed capillary column effectively separated and quantified tetrahydropalmatine in Corydalis Rhizoma.
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
- 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
- T2 Enantioseparation of Chiral Compounds From Traditional Chinese Medicines on a Chiral Packed Capillary Column With UV Detection. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Identification and validation of reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR in Corydalis saxicola under various abiotic stresses. literature abstract metadata
- 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