Corydalin (CR) is designed specifically to relieve the most common forms of migraine and tension headaches. The focus of this formula is directed at the jueyin and shaoyang meridians, the ones most commonly affected in migraine and tension headache syndromes. Corydalin (CR) contains herbs that tonify Liver blood and yin, subdue hyperactive yang qi, extinguish Liver wind, regulate Liver qi and blood, and relieve pain
Prior to purchasing this product, it is recommended to book a consultation with one of our acupuncturists in order to determine whether this herbal formula will be beneficial for you.
Clinical Applications:
* Chronic headache with underlying deficiency
§ Migraine headache
§ Tension headache
§ Cluster headache
TCM Functions:
* Relieves pain
* Subdues hyperactive yang qi
* Tonifies blood and yin
* Extinguishes Liver wind
* Relieves qi and blood stagnation
Cautions and Contraindications:
* Patients with persistent pain not relieved by Corydalin (AC) or Corydalin (CR) should seek further examination to rule out structural or functional abnormalities.
* Should prominent signs of diminishing vision and vomiting occur in addition to the headache, refer the patient to a medical doctor immediately for a CT scan or MRI to rule out intracranial pressure due to a tumor, aneurysm, or cerebral stenosis.
* This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis). Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising
Corydalin (CR)
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae)
Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae)
Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi)
Long Gu (Os Draconis)
Man Jing Zi (Fructus Viticis)
Sang Ji Sheng (Herba Taxilli)
Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata)
Tian Ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae)
Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis)
Yu Jin (Radix Curcumae)