Celandine Herbal Remedies
The fresh juice of celandine is used for corns, ringworm, and warts applied externally. In Chinese medicine celandine is considered effective for treating bronchitis and whooping cough, which has been supported with laboratory tests showing that its constituents have pain-relieving, antibacterial, and antispasmodic properties. Celandine has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of WARM.
Celandine Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Celandine Tincture | 2-3 droppersful externally |
Celandine Reference Information
| Latin Name | Chelidonium majus |
| Other Names | Greater celandine |
| Part Used | Herb |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, homeopathic tablet, bulk herb, powder. |
| Affects | Cardiovascular system, Digestive system, Respiratory system |
| Cautions | Avoid during pregnancy. The fresh herb is irritating to the mucous membranes--it is safer to use dried herb for teas and extracts. Large doses of the extract may rarely produce such mild side effects as dry mouth and dizziness. |
| Botanical Info | A loosely-branched delicate annual in the poppy family from two to four feet high with yellow flowers. |
Supporting Research
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