Chelidonii herbae

Official preparation of celandineextracts

The dried celandine consisting of leaves, flowers and stems.

HMPC: Originally the classification traditional-use was planned. However, due to the risk-benefit ratio, it was advised against due to the side effects on the liver.
ESCOP monograph: Symptomatic treatment of mild cramps in the upper gastrointestinal tract, mild biliary complaints, dyspeptic complaints, flatulence, bloating.
Commission E-monograph: Cramp-like complaints in the biliary tract and gastrointestinal tract.

Empirical medicine: Biliary, antispasmodic preparation, warts (external) due to the cytotoxic, antimicrobial effect

Increase in liver enzyme activities and serum bilirubin

Allergy to any of the ingredients. History or manifest liver disease, concomitant administration of other preparations toxic to the liver, pregnancy and lactation, children << 12 years.

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