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One of the representatives of the perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the poppy family is the celandine grass. This familiar plant grows almost to a meter in height. It can be found in the fields of Europe, the Caucasus, and in Central Asian countries. Most often, folk medicine uses the upper part of the plant, although the use of its roots is not excluded.

Celandine herb is used in many folk medicine recipes. However, it should be remembered that this plant is used strictly according to prescription schemes, and in some cases constant doctor's supervision is recommended. Celandine herb is a special plant that can cure many diseases, but if used incorrectly and uncontrolled, it can cause serious poisoning.

Indications celandine herb

In the old days, the herb Celandine was often used to treat skin tuberculosis, rheumatism and gout. External use of the plant was popular for getting rid of warts and calluses, lichen lesions, eczematous rashes and skin cancer: mainly the juice of the stems and ointments prepared on its basis were used. A decoction of the plant was often used to bathe children with all sorts of skin lesions.

In modern recipes of traditional medicine, the herb Celandine is used as an infusion or leading raw material in the composition of medicinal collections, which are successfully used for liver diseases and cholecystitis, for the treatment of gout and many dermatitis. There are recorded cases of healing from psoriasis with hot baths with celandine. For this disease, ointments on a fat basis using an extract or juice of celandine are also effective, against the background of internal use of tincture on celandine.

Positive results have been obtained from clinical trials using Celandine herb in the treatment of pruritic dermatosis.

During the tests, aqueous extracts from fresh or dry raw materials were used, which were applied in the form of compresses, lotions or baths. After two or three days, patients noted the disappearance of itching, tightening of wounds and erosions, and a decrease in skin infiltration. The treatment was completed by using ointments based on celandine herb, which once again proved the presence of restorative and keratolytic abilities of the plant.

Long-term observations have proven the antipruritic, anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties of celandine.

Celandine herb is effective against periodontal disease (pyorrhea), stomatitis, poorly healing wound surfaces, and erosive lesions.

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Release form

Celandine herb is sold in packages of 100 g, 20 g, 30 g, 40 g and 50 g, on the outside of the cardboard pack there is an instruction on the use of the plant. Dry plant material is crushed leaves, stems and petals of different sizes and shapes, but, as a rule, not exceeding 7 mm in length. The color of the raw material is greenish-gray with elements of yellowness. It has a characteristic herbal aroma, without a specific taste.

Celandine herb contains a large number of alkaloid and vitamin substances, organic acids, saponins, flavonoids, as well as phenolic acid, astringents, steroids, volatile antimicrobial substances, oils and bioactive components.

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamic properties are very versatile. Meanwhile, the main properties of the plant are rightfully considered to be antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and choleretic. The most pronounced activity is demonstrated by the alkaloids of the plant. For example, the effect of chelidonine - calming and analgesic - resembles the properties of the well-known strongest alkaloids papaverine and morphine. In addition, this alkaloid is able to lower blood pressure, slow the heart rate, and relieve smooth muscle spasms.

The next alkaloid of the plant, homochelidonine, has a somewhat opposite effect, producing a convulsive-stimulating effect.

Protopine – has a calming effect on the autonomic nervous system and increases smooth muscle tone.

Of the many components of celandine, perhaps the most well-known is sanguiritrin. This substance has a pronounced anticholinesterase effect, and also enhances the effect of acetylcholine and facilitates muscle-nerve conduction.

Sanguiritrin has a destructive effect on both gram (+) and gram (-) microorganisms, Candida and Trichomonas.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic properties have not been studied.

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Dosing and administration

To prepare a water infusion of celandine herb for internal use, take one tablespoon of dry herbal raw material and pour one glass of water with a temperature of 90°C. Cover with a lid, put in a water bath for a quarter of an hour, then cool for 40-50 minutes. Then filter the infusion and store in the refrigerator for a maximum of two days. The medicine is recommended to be taken 60-100 ml up to 3 times a day a quarter of an hour before breakfast, lunch and dinner, to achieve a diuretic, choleretic, laxative and analgesic effect.

To prepare an infusion for external use, take 6 tbsp. of the crushed plant, pour a glass of very hot water and place in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. Next, cool the resulting liquid, filter and add boiled water, bringing the volume to 200 ml. This infusion is used for baths and bathtubs (up to 400 ml per bath), compresses and lotions.

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Use celandine herb during pregnancy

Pregnancy and lactation are contraindications to the use of celandine herb.

Contraindications

Contraindications for use are:

• tendency to allergic reactions to herbal preparations;
• period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• epilepsy;
• bronchial asthma;
• angina pectoris and some neurological syndromes.

Taking the drug orally requires great caution and should only be done under the supervision of a specialist.

Side effects celandine herb

In some cases, an allergic reaction to celandine herb and preparations made from it may develop. If such allergy symptoms as reddening of the skin, rash, swelling of the face and body, difficulty breathing are observed, you should stop taking the herbal preparation and consult a doctor.

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Overdose

When taking celandine preparations orally in large quantities, or when overdosing on celandine raw materials in herbal mixtures, signs of poisoning may appear, which manifest themselves in the form of dyspeptic disorders and paralysis of the respiratory center.

Treatment consists of immediate discontinuation of the drug and detoxification and symptomatic therapy.

Interactions with other drugs

No data on interactions with other drugs have been obtained.

Storage conditions

It is best to store the dry mass in a dry, dark place, out of reach of children. The finished infusion is recommended to be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of two days.

Shelf life

The shelf life of dried herbs is up to 3 years. At the end of the shelf life, it is recommended to throw away herbal remedies, as they lose their medicinal properties.