Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database

    Celandine
Botanical Name   Chelidonium majus
System Affected   gall/kidney stones, corns, warts, dandruff
Properties   gall/kidnrey stones externally: corns, dandruff, dry skin, hives, warts
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Notes   rinse: 6cup water, 1tsp KCl, 4oz celandine, boil
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    Pilewort (Lesser Celandine)
Botanical Name   Ranunculus ficaria
System Affected   hemorrhoids, astringent
Properties   hemorrhoids, piles astringent, fluid discharges for external use: soak in boiling lard for 24 hrs, use as ointment
Description   use entire herb
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Dosage   internal: 1oz/pint boiling water, 1/2 cup 2/day

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