Common Name |
Greater Celandine |
Latin Name |
Chelidonium majus |
Family |
Papaveraceae |
Part Used |
Latex from stem |
Gathering Time |
Break off a stem from fresh plant and
place latex on effected area. |
Constituents |
The alkaloid chelidonine has been found
to inhibit cell mitosis. |
Actions |
Escharotic |
Common Uses |
Used externally to remove warts, skin
tumors and skin tags. The alkaloid
chelidonine has been found to inhibit cell
mitosis. |
Contraindications |
Do not place on normal tissue. Do not
self-treat malignant tumors, do not use
before consulting with a doctor to rule out
skin cancers. |
Possible Drug Interactions |
Unknown |
Overdose Symptoms |
Unknown |
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