Corydalis nepalensis, Re skon རེ་སྐོན
Nepalese Fumewort
Re skon; Re skon rtsi dmar (Tibet)
Botanical name:
Corydalis spp.
- Re skon rtsi dmar: C. nepalensis (syn. C. hendersonii)
- Re skon rtsi skya: C. boweri
Other species reportedly used include C. dubia (in Bhutan) and C. edulis.
In Nepal, C. meifolia (Stong zil) is used for Re skon.
Parts used:
Whole plant
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Bitter
Uses:
1. Clears Heat from the Blood:
-Heat of the Blood; Fever of the Blood
-Putrefaction of the Blood
-Dark Phlegm obstructing the Channels
2. Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis:
-Menstrual disorders with blood stasis
-Menopause
3. Clears Wind-Heat:
– pain and inflammation of the Nerves
Dose:
Powder: 1–3 grams
Substitutes:
1. Potentilla longpodular, Potentilla viscosa,. Potentilla gluey, Potentilla tanacetifolia have been listed as alternate varieties or substitutes. Potentilla spp. are used in Buryat region.
2. Russian sources have given Salvia miltiorrhiza Dan Shen as a source for Re Skon. This may be an accepted substitute for Tibetans living in Russia.
3. Corydalis Re skon has been used as a substitute for Madder in Nepal. This suggests Madder to be a suitable substitute for Re skon.
Main Combinations:
Major Formulas:
Lotus Stem White Pills (Ril dkar pad sdong)
Podophyllum 25 (‘Ol se nyer lnga) (Tibetan)
Sandalwood 18 (Tsan dan bco brgyad) (Tibetan)
Rolled Turquoise 13 (Gyu dril 13) (Tibetan)
Cautions:
None noted
Main Preparations used:
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