Purity is inconspicuous in appearance, but very useful and popular in folk medicine plant. It is used to treat various diseases. Moreover, sometimes the plant is much more effective than many pharmacological agents. Along with the multiple useful properties of celandine, there are contraindications to the plant. That is why it is extremely undesirable to be treated without prior consultation with a specialist.
Useful properties of celandine
Purity is not the only name of this plant. In the people it is also called chistuhoy, swallow grass, yellow-milk, smoothie, cleanliness and even dog soap. The composition of the plant is rich and varied. It includes:
- alkaloids;
- chelidonin (a substance that almost does not differ in morphology from morphine);
- carotene;
- ascorbic acid;
- saponins;
- flavonoids;
- organic acids;
- bitterness.
Although the celandine and there are certain contraindications for women, its useful properties compensate for all possible shortcomings. The plant produces:
- choleretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antispasmodic;
- anesthetic;
- diuretic;
- antineoplastic;
- wound-healing;
- antiviral;
- bactericidal;
- anticonvulsant;
- lactogonic effect.
With the help of tinctures, broths, ointments and other means on the basis of celandine, many dermatological diseases can be cured. Often, the plant is used to fight tuberculosis. Many specialists cleanliness prescribe to people with liver diseases. The plant very effectively cleans the body, contributes to the normalization of its activities.
As practice shows, useful properties and contraindications celandine have found application in gynecology. Gladishnik better than many other remedies helps fight cervical erosion. It also removes polyps, ulcers are treated. Among other things, celandine can be considered as an alternative to most drugs that destroy the human papillomavirus . So-called dog soap acts somewhat faster than medicines, and the effect of its use lasts much longer.
Contraindications to the use of celandine in traditional medicine
The main defect of celandine is that this plant is poisonous. Uncontrolled use of it can be life threatening. But there are also groups of patients who can not be treated with celandine due to certain circumstances.
Contraindicated celandine with:
- epilepsy;
- angina pectoris;
- pregnancy;
- individual intolerance;
- asthma;
- neurological disorders;
- psychoses.
The use of celandine in oncology
Sometimes it also happens that contraindications become useful properties - as in the case of celandine in oncology, for example. Vegetable poisons, formed in tincture, have a powerful antitumor effect. And if you use them in moderate
Psoriasis and kidney disease treatment of celandine
Juice or decoction of celandine is considered one of the most effective means for treating psoriasis . Regularly lubricating ulcers with this remedy, you can completely get rid of the disease in just a few months.
Tincture of celandine with kidney diseases is used internally for 10-15 drops. Before use, the drug should be infused for at least a week. And unfortunately, in the treatment of psoriasis, celandine is contraindicated for use by all the same patient groups, as well as with kidney failure.