Greater celandine: Versatile healing weed with promising properties

Greater celandine is well-known in natural medicine. This plant is especially recommended for fighting warts and calluses, but its uses do not end there.

Greater celandine is a common weed with medicinal properties. It has been used for centuries, including as an antipyretic. However, celandine has several other applications. Discover what else is worth knowing about this plant.

Numerous studies have proven that a tincture of greater celandine has anticancer effects (greater celandine is a main ingredient in a preparation that treats several types of cancer, including leukemia). Additionally, celandine has diuretic properties, helps with excessive water retention in the body, and accelerates skin regeneration from irritation. Celandine is also excellent in treating psoriasis and fungal infections, and it can be successfully used on corns and warts.

Greater celandine has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Additionally, it shows slight calming properties in cases of neurosis. Using a decoction of greater celandine is recommended to soothe nerves and ensure a good night's sleep. It can also effectively reduce headaches. Celandine also relaxes smooth muscles, which regulate the functions of the digestive tract, bile ducts, and reproductive organs. With its relaxing, bactericidal, and choleretic effects, it is recommended for use in pancreatic diseases, hepatitis, indigestion, and gallstones.

Greater celandine oil or ointment can be applied to the skin for rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin problems. The plant has a cleansing effect on the skin, making it useful for tackling various skin changes.

A celandine infusion is prepared by pouring 500 millilitres of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dried herb. After 30 minutes, the infusion should be strained. The infusion can be used up to 4 times a day, 100 millilitres each time. Such a treatment can last up to two weeks. Despite its many health benefits, greater celandine is considered a toxic plant, so it should be used under the supervision of a doctor or herbalist. The maximum daily dose is accepted as 2 to 5 grams of dried herb (12 to 30 milligrams of alkaloids).