Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
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 |
Origin |
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Notes |
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Toxicity |
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Dosage |
internal: 1oz/pint boiling water, 1/2 cup 2/day |
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