Corydalis govaniana

Physical Characteristics

Corydalis govaniana is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - W. Himalayas from Pakistan to E. Nepal and Tibet.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Alterative Antidote Antiinflammatory Antiperiodic Appetizer Diuretic Febrifuge Skin Tonic VD Vermifuge The root is alterative, antiperiodic, appetizer, diuretic, skin, tonic. It is used in the treatment of syphilis and cutaneous affections. The entire plant is used in Tibetan medicine, where it is considered to have a sweet and bitter taste with a cooling potency. Antidote, anti-inflammatory, febrifuge and vermifuge, it is used in the treatment of disorders from poisoning, swelling of the limbs and stomach/intestinal pain due to worm infestation.

Known Hazards

Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, there is a report that Corydalis species are potentially toxic in moderate doses[222].