Chelidonium majus is a perennial herb native to Western Asia and Europe which has also been introduced in areas of North America.

It is commonly referred to as Greater celandine but is also known around the world as swallowwort or nipplewort. It is an important plant in Chinese traditional medicine with a very long history of medicinal use. It actually belongs to the same family as the poppy.

The Celandine plant contains a variety of alkaloids and flavonoids which gives it excellent antioxidant potential.



Health benefits of Celandine Leaf



It is used to make herbal supplements which have proven effective in treating conditions including liver complaints, kidney disease and digestive problems. It is also indicated for gallbladder pain, and to help ease inflammation in conditions like gout, arthritis.

- Celandine has depurative properties which essentially means that it can be used to purify and cleanse the liver. It can be used as an effective part of a detoxification program because of its ability to eliminate waste and toxins out of the system.

- Celandine is especially useful when it comes to treating digestive issues that result in cramping, bloating or feelings of nausea. This herbal extract can help relieve cramping and ease indigestion.

- The tea of this plant has been used traditionally to treat a range of skin conditions and recent preliminary research has demonstrated that it may well be effective against atopic dermatitis.

- According to traditional usage, Greater celandine can be used as a mild sedative and anti-anxiety treatment. It has narcotic properties and therefore should not be taken in large doses.

- Can help of people having trouble sleeping.

- Tea of Celandine has been traditionally used as a remedy for gum disease and toothache. Studies conducted in vitro have revealed that an extract of the plant exhibited a powerful antibacterial activity against several strains of bacteria including streptococcus mutans.

- Tinctures made with greater celandine have been applied topically for centuries to treat a variety of chronic skin conditions and to eliminate skin infection.



Preparation:


Put 1g of dry herb into 1 cup of boiling water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drink maximal 2 cups per day, between the meals.