Greater Celandine Flashcards
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Chelidonium majus L.
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Greater Celandine
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Greater Celandine
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Chelidonium majus L.
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Celandine Family
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Papaveraceae
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Parts Used
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Herba
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Schedule 20 or Restricted?
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Restricted
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Dosage?
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1:5 - 50ml (used to be 210)
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Internal or External?
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Internal
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Primary Actions
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Choleretic, cholagogue, hepatoprotective, bitter, antispasmodic
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Primary Indications
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GIT disorders, Colic, Gall Bladder Complaints, IBS, Intestinal Polyps, Liver Conditions, Edometriosis, Fibroids.
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Signs of Toxicity
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Nausea, vomiting, GIT disturbance. Chronic overdosing can lead to liver damage/failure.
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Chemical Constituents
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Isoquinoline alkaloids, inc. chelidonine and sanguinarine.
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Hints to learn
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Celandine, the Liver Lover
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