HerbMate Library

Celandine

Chelidonium majus

Liver|Digestive

Celandine (often referring to Greater Celandine, Chelidonium majus) has traditional use for digestive/bile flow routines, but it carries safety concerns—especially potential liver injury in some reports. This is not a casual herb.

Key Benefits

Traditional support for bile/digestion routines (historical use).
Traditionally used for spasms/cramps in some systems (historical use).

Common Issues It May Help With

Traditional bile/digestion routines (historical use).
Traditional cramp/spasm routines (historical use).

How To Use (Simple)

If used, it should be clinician-guided due to safety concerns.
Do not DIY high-dose teas/tinctures.
Consider safer digestion options first: ginger, peppermint, bitters blends from reputable sources.

Taste / Notes

Bitter.

Evidence Level

Traditional use exists; modern safety concerns limit self-care use.

Cautions

Avoid in pregnancy/breastfeeding. Avoid with liver disease or heavy alcohol use. Stop immediately if you notice jaundice, dark urine, severe fatigue, or upper-right abdominal pain.

Interactions

Use caution with liver-metabolized medications. Discuss with a clinician if on multiple meds.

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