title: Pain: novel analgesics from traditional Chinese medicines.
abstract: The search for analgesics with fewer side effects and less abuse potential has had limited success. A recent study identifies an analgesic alkaloid compound from Corydalis yanhusuo, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has a surprising mechanism of action.
authors: Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA. Electronic address: ingrams@ohsu.edu.
authors: Susan L
authors: SL
authors: Ingram
mesh_terms: D000470:Alkaloids / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000700:Analgesics / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000818:Animals; D031311:Corydalis / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000470:Alkaloids; D000700:Analgesics