Celandine: This is how it works against warts and other complaints
The yellow milk juice of celandine is advertised against warts in old herbal books. There are many stories about the so-called gold root. Even in today's medicine, the plant is no stranger.
Celandine - its plant sap is said to help against warts
The goldenseal allegedly served the alchemists of the Middle Ages in the production of the "Philosopher's Stone" and gold. It likes to grow in human settlements and was already mentioned by Aristotle 350 BC. The plant was rediscovered in medicine in the 19th and 20th centuries and its active ingredients were examined.
- The yellow plant sap, which turns the skin reddish after contact, contains a number of different alkaloids and little essential oil.
- Among other things, these substances can slow down cell division and act against bacteria and viruses.
- Most types of warts are caused by viruses such as HPV. An effect against warts is quite possible.
- In addition to warts, celandine was also used externally in folk medicine for lichen, grind and skin cancer.
- The plant is poisonous and can cause skin inflammation if used externally.
Medicinal plant related to opium
Since ancient times, the application has not been limited to the skin. The yellow flowering herb is still used internally. It is used particularly in the area of bile and the gastrointestinal tract. However, it is highly toxic and should be enjoyed with caution. Be sure to speak to a doctor before use.
- The goldenseal is related to the poppy. Some ingredients have an opium-like effect. The calming, slightly anesthetic and antispasmodic effect is based on this relationship. Some of the poisonous effect is lost when drying, but you still avoid overdosing.
- In folk medicine books you will find mainly recipes for stomach, intestinal and bile complaints. The antispasmodic effect also applies to the bronchi (for example in asthma) and some alkaloids are cardioactive, which means that the intake leads to a slight increase in blood pressure.
- The active ingredients decompose when drying, application with tea is very unsafe. In addition, the proportions of alkaloids vary depending on the location and depending on the plant part. You can get drops, capsules and tablets in stores that you can use according to the package instructions. Chelidonium is also used in homeopathy.
- If you have gallstones, inflammation of the biliary tract or blockage of the biliary tract, with known or previous liver diseases do not use celandine supplements. Children under the age of twelve, pregnant women and nursing mothers must also refrain from using it.
- Side effects can occur, especially in the area of the liver, more discolored - if bloody urine is overdosed. If the pain is persistent or severe, always consult a doctor.
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