The Analgesic Properties of Corydalis yanhusuo

Corydalis yanhusuo extract (YHS) has been used for centuries across Asia for pain relief. The extract is made up of more than 160 compounds and has been identified as alkaloids, organic acids, volatile oils, amino acids, alcohols, and sugars. However, the most crucial biological active constituents of YHS are alkaloids; more than 80 have been isolated and identified. This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the phytochemical and pharmacological effects of these alkaloids that have significant ties to analgesia.

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Corydalis yanhusuo extract contains over 160 compounds, with alkaloids being the most important for analgesic effects, as over 80 have been isolated and identified. This review aims to comprehensively discuss the phytochemical and pharmacological effects of these alkaloids in relation to pain relief.