Greater Celandine
Description
Greater Celandine is a member of the Poppy family found widely throughout western Europe, Great Britain and North America..
Botanical Name
Chelidonium majus
Greater Celandine is from the Poppy (Papaveraceae) family.
Part Used
Aerial parts collected during the flowering period.
Homeopathic remedies use the juice expressed from the root of the plant.
Health Benefits of Greater Celandine
Cardiovascular System
Greater Celandine may cause prolonged, but slight lowering of Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. Anecdotal Evidence
Digestive System
Greater Celandine may stimulate the production/secretion of Bile (functioning as a cholagogue). [1]
Greater Celandine may exert normalizing actions on the Gallbladder. [2]
Greater Celandine may alleviate Gallstones.
Greater Celandine may alleviate Indigestion. [3]
Greater Celandine may stimulate the secretion of Pancreatic Juice from the Pancreas. [4]
Excretory System
Greater Celandine may facilitate the production of Urine (functioning as a diuretic). Anecdotal Evidence
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