Celandine flower: uses, side effects, interactions

Benefits

What are celandines for?

Celandine flowers have been used for centuries to treat digestive disorders such as ulcers (dyspepsia) and gallbladder disease. Celandine also works to treat asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. Meanwhile, celandine root is widely used to treat irregular menstruation and to reduce pain due to toothache or after tooth extraction.

In addition, this flower extract is also claimed to be beneficial for the skin and for weight loss.

How does it work?

There aren't enough studies on how this herbal supplement works. Please discuss with an expert or doctor for more information.

However, there are some studies showing that celandine leaf extract contains 20 alkaloids, including benzophenanthridines, protoberberines, and hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives.

The chemical responsible for the antispasmodic activity (convulsions and twitches) of celandine is not known.

Dose

The information provided below is not a substitute for medical recommendations. Always consult your herbalist or doctor before taking this medicine.

What is the usual dose for celandine for adults?

1 ml dose of celandine supplement mixed by mouth once a day for 4 weeks to treat stomach pain. This supplement can be mixed with peppermint leaves, German chamomile, cumin, licorice, clown's mustard, lemon balm, angelica, and milk thistle.

The dosage of this herbal supplement varies for each patient, because it depends on age, health, and several other conditions. Herbal supplements are not always safe to use. Consult a herbalist or doctor to get the correct dosage.

In what forms is celandine flower available?

These herbal supplements may be available in extract, tea, and tincture (liquid) dosage forms.

Side effects

What side effects can celandine cause?

Celandine flowers can cause several side effects including:

• Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, lethargy, insomnia, restlessness
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea, hepatotoxicity (mild to severe)
• Sores that feel itchy or prickling

Not everyone experiences these side effects. There are several other side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about the side effects of this medicine please consult your herbalist or doctor.

Security

What should I know before taking celandine?

Watch for symptoms of liver poisoning (increased liver function tests, clay-colored stools, pain in the upper right side of the body, jaundice). If these symptoms appear, stop using celandine. Store celandine in a cool, dry place, away from heat and humidity.

How safe is celandine?

The distribution and use of herbal supplements is not strictly regulated by the BPOM like medical drugs. Further research is still needed to ensure its safety. Before using, consult an herbalist or doctor for more information to make sure the benefits of using herbal supplements outweigh the risks.

There is no official information on whether it is safe to take celandine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. To be safe, avoid using it if you are in this condition.

Celandine might make the immune system more active. This might increase symptoms of autoimmune disease. If you have this condition, it's best to avoid using celandine.

Several types of celandine extracts are reported to increase bile flow. There is concern that this will make bile duct disorders worse.

There is evidence that celandine can also cause hepatitis. Do not use celandine if you have liver disease.

Interaction

What kinds of interactions might occur when I take celandine?

This herbal supplement may interact with your other current medications or your current medical condition. Consult your herbalist or doctor before using it.

Medicines that can harm the liver (hepatotoxic drugs) will interact with celandine. Before taking celandine, tell your doctor or health care professional about any medications you are currently taking.

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