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CHELIDONIUM MAJUS
 CHELIDONIUM MAJUS
Botanical name :Chelidonium majus linear capsule containing numerous
Linn. seeds.
Family :Papaveraceae.
Habitat : Europe, Germany and France.
Synonyms :Calandine,Tetterwort.

Discription : Part used : Whole plant (H.P.I.)

i)An errect perennial herb, 30 to 120
c.m. in height.
ii)Root : Fusiform,several headed
reddish-brown,yields an acrid juice.
iii)Stem : Erect,branching,very
brittle.
iv)Leaves:
Large,alternate,petiolate,glaucous.
v)Flowers :
Small,yellow,pedunculated and
umbilated in axillary cluster.They
bloom from May to October.
vi)Fruit : The Fruit is two-valved
 some important info & usage
about Chelidonium Majus
It is commonly referred to as Greater celandine but is also known around the world as swallowwort or
COMMONLY
nipplewort. It is an important plant in Chinese traditional medicine with a very long history of medicinal
REFFERED
use. In China, the herb is known as Bai Qu Cai – .白屈菜
It flowers from the late spring until summer. It is not always appreciated and is actually considered to be an invasive
and aggressive plant in some natural areas. It is used to make herbal supplements which have proven effective in
treating conditions including liver complaints, kidney disease, and digestive problems.
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It is also indicated for gallbladder pain, and to help ease inflammation in conditions like gout, arthritis.
DISCRIPTION There is also recent research to show that it can be effective against skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and
dermatitis.

The Greater celandine plant contains a variety of alkaloids and flavonoids which gives it excellent
antioxidant potential.
The highest concentration of these alkaloids can be found in the root although they are still present in the
entire plant in smaller concentrations.
PLANT
According to traditional use and the limited amount of available research, the Greater celandine plant
PROPERTIES &
boasts a range of therapeutic properties including anti-inflammatory, mild diuretic, analgesic,
USAGE
antimicrobial and sedative abilities.

 1. LIVER PROTECTION AND GALLBLADDER

benefits of HEALTH
2. FOR ECZEMA
Chelidonium 3.FOR ANXIETY AND SLEEPING PROBLEMS
4.ANTI-CANCER
Majus 5.traditional usage:
heart conditions like angina and
atherosclerosis
high blood pressure
asthma
coughs
constipation
IBS
arthritis and gout
toothache
menstrual symptoms