Celandine: what is it for and how to use it

Celandine is a medicinal plant also known as swallow weed, warts weed or ceruda. This medicinal plant has a branched and brittle stem, with yellow flowers, large, alternating and dark green leaves.

Celandine can be used as a home remedy to treat gall bladder discomfort but it is also indicated for the treatment of warts.

This plant can be purchased at some health food stores and its drops have an average price of 35 reais. Its scientific name is Chelidonium majus .

What is Celidonia for

Celandine serves to help treat warts, sore throats and gastrointestinal problems such as stomach pain, intestinal and gallbladder disorders.

Celidonia Properties

The main properties of celandine are its spasmolytic, diuretic and antimicrobial action.

How to use Celandine

The used parts of celandine are the root, stems, leaves and flowers in bloom.

Celandine tea: Add 1 teaspoon of dry celandine to a cup of boiling water, then let stand for 10 minutes, strain and drink 3 to 4 cups of tea a day, for 3 or 4 weeks for gastrointestinal treatment. Compress with celandine tea for warts: Cook 2 teaspoons of celandine in 250 ml of water for 5 minutes, strain and apply warm on the warts with the aid of gauze 2 to 3 times a day. After application, wash the area with warm water.