Decumbent Corydalis Rhizome — Safety & Interactions
Xia Tian Wu · Rhizoma Corydalis Decumbentis
Use with caution. Practitioner review recommended before use.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Marked hypotension
- Concurrent use of narrow-therapeutic-index drugs metabolized by CYP1A2, CYP2C19, or CYP3A4 without supervision
Cautions
- Because Xia Tian Wu can affect CYP450 enzymes, concurrent medication use deserves careful review rather than casual combination.
- Its modern use in hypertension and arrhythmic-adjacent settings suggests extra caution for patients already using cardiovascular drugs.
- The herb should not be treated as interchangeable with Yan Hu Suo or other common Corydalis pain herbs.
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Drug Interactions
| Drug Class / Substrate | Mechanism | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYP1A2 substrate drugs - Corydalis decumbens may inhibit metabolism and raise blood levels | |||
| CYP3A4 substrate drugs - Corydalis decumbens may inhibit metabolism and alter blood levels | |||
| CYP2C19 substrate drugs - Corydalis decumbens may induce metabolism and reduce blood levels | |||
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy. Consult a qualified practitioner before any use.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal medicines, especially if you take prescription medications.