Celandine Herb (C/S) (CHELIDONIUM MAJUS)

Description:
Celandine is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Papaveraceae family and, like other members of this family, has a dense mass of stamens in the center of its blossoms. The root is thick and fleshy and the stem is slender, round and slightly hairy. The fresh plant has an unpleasant, acrid odor, but in a dried state it is odorless. It has a persistent acrid and somewhat salty taste.

Origin:
Hungary

Other Names:
Celydoyne, Chelidonium, Cockfoot. Devil's Milk, Felonwort, Garden Celandine, Greater Celandine, Jacob's Ladder, Kenning Wort, Killwart, Swallow Herb, Swallow Wort, Tetter Wort, Tetterwort, Wart Flower, Wartweed, Wartwort, Wretweed

Part Used:
Herb

Medicinal Uses:
Celandine calms the stomach and the inflamed gallbladder and bilary duct. It is also useful for hepatitis, jaundice, and cirrhosis (for cirrhosis use in combination with Milk Thistle). Fresh juice is applied to warts, ringworm, eczema and corns.

Precautions and Adverse Reactions:
Celandine is not recommended for prolonged usage. Celandine is not to be used during pregnancy and not to be used by children.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Protection, legal matters, victory, joy, and happiness.
Planet Rulership: Sun
Element Rulership: Fire
Gender: Masculine
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