Name
Xia Tian Wu (Rhizoma Corydalis Decumbentis)
Property
Bitter, pungent, cool; liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Decrease blood pressure, relieve spasm, promote the circulation of qi, alleviate pain, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.
Indications
Hypertension (High Blood pressure), Sciatica, Polio Syndrome, Rheumatic Arthritis, hemiplegia.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 4.5~15 g, or take the powder, 1~3 g. It also can be made into pills.