Chelidonium majus L.
Brand: Jelitto
Packaged:0,07 g
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Greater Celandine - Chelidonium majus (DE-ÖKO-006).
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Perennial from the Poppy family (Papaveraceae).
Origin: Europe, Western Asia, eastern USA.
Height of flowering plant: 50 cm.
Flower color: golden.
Natural flowering period: May - September.
Soil requirements: dry, well-drained, moderately fertile.
Winter hardiness zones: Z4 - Z8.
1.0 g = 1700 seeds.
A plant of traditional Chinese medicine. It is used externally for various skin diseases, and internally for the treatment of liver and gallbladder diseases, tuberculosis, cancer, gout.
The herb contains alkaloids, carotenoids, flavonoids, and cardiovascular stimulants. Celandine herb has antispasmodic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. The grass is harvested during the flowering period and dried at a temperature of +50+60°C. Teas and alcohol tinctures are used for medicinal purposes.
Agricultural technology: seeds are sown in the fall on seedling beds or in February-March for seedlings. The seeds require preliminary stratification: sow the seeds to a depth of no more than 0.5 cm, moisten from a spray bottle, cover with glass and place in the refrigerator (temperature +5+7°C). Crops are kept in such conditions for 10-15 days, then transferred to room conditions. It is necessary to monitor the humidity of crops and ventilation. At a temperature of +18+20°C, shoots appear on the 10-14th day. If there is no germination, repeat the "cold-heat" method in the same sequence.
Seedlings are picked into boxes in the phase of 2-3 true leaves. Seedlings are planted in open ground after 4-6 weeks. Prefers sunny places or light partial shade with loose, non-acidic soil. Can grow in one place for 5-7 years.

The grass, grass juice and roots are used for medicinal purposes.

! Poisonous.

The whole plant contains alkaloids, organic acids, saponins, vitamins A, C, tannins, saponins, phenolic acids, essential oil, steroids.
The seeds contain fatty oil.
It has anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, antipruritic, analgesic, antihistamine, diuretic, choleretic, anticonvulsant and cauterizing effects; it inhibits the growth of malignant tumors, has fungistatic and bacteriostatic properties in relation to tuberculosis mycobacteria, reduces and prevents the development of fungal diseases, has antiviral, antimicrobial and insecticidal effects; it slows down the pulse and lowers blood pressure, stops cramps and spasms, reduces and soothes pain.
Used for angina pectoris, hypertension, various diseases accompanied by muscle spasms, bronchial asthma, chronic polyarthritis, chronic skin diseases, liver diseases, gall bladder and bile ducts, cholelithiasis.
Juice and ointment from crushed leaves is used in the treatment of tuberculosis of the skin; in the conservative treatment of polyps of the rectum and bladder, papillomatosis of the larynx in children, cancer of the red border of the lips, warts, periodontal disease, eczema, in the treatment of psoriasis.
Celandine juice is used for cauterization and treatment of warts, condylomas, papillomatosis of the larynx, intestinal and bladder polyposis, tuberculosis of the skin, lupus erythematosus.
A 30% celandine tincture is used to cauterize gum pockets in periodontal disease. Celandine ointment with Vaseline or lanolin is used to treat psoriasis, skin cancer, calluses.

! It is necessary to remember that before using celandine, you need to consult a doctor, since there are a number of contraindications for taking it.
Incorrect or excessive use of celandine preparations can lead to poisoning, expressed in nausea, vomiting, colic, diarrhea: even death is possible...

! Celandine for external use is contraindicated for people suffering from epilepsy, bronchial asthma, angina, and a number of neurological syndromes.
Internal use of celandine preparations in large quantities and overdose can cause poisoning with nausea, vomiting, paralysis of the respiratory center.
Considering the presence of potent substances in the herb that cause poisoning, modern medicine does not recommend using it for taking baths.


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