Celandine Herb - Instructions For Use, Medicinal Properties, Contraindications

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Celandine herb

Celandine herb: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Drug interactions
11. 11. Analogs
12. 12. Terms and conditions of storage
13. 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
14. 14. Reviews
15. 15. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Chelidonii majoris herba

ATX code: D11AX

Active ingredient: celandine large grass (chelidonii majoris herba)

Producer: Zdorovye Firma, CJSC (Russia), Fitofarm PKF (Russia), St.-Medifarm, CJSC (Russia), APEX, LLC (Russia), Krasnogorskleksredstva, JSC (Russia), LEK S +, LLC (Russia)

Description and photo updated: 2018-23-02

Prices in pharmacies: from 46 rubles.

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Celandine herb is a herbal preparation with anti-inflammatory action.

Release form and composition

The product is produced in the form of crushed raw materials of grayish-green color with yellow inclusions, tasteless, with a peculiar smell (20, 30, 40, 50 and 100 g each in cardboard boxes with an inner paper bag).

Celandine herb contains a number of organic acids (citric, succinic, chelidonic, malic), flavonoids, phenolcarboxylic acids (caffeic, p-coumaric, ferulic), steroids (traces of ergosterol, alphaspinasterol), essential oil, isoquinidone alkaloids, copuline, choleritrin and others), saponins, vitamins C, A, tannins (gallic acid), phytoncides and other biologically active substances.

Pharmacological properties

The healing properties of celandine herbs are due to its composition. The infusion of the agent has a local anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, antipruritic, wound healing, analgesic, anti-allergic effect.

Indications for use

The healing properties of Celandine herbs are used to treat skin diseases accompanied by itching, including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema (including simultaneously with other drugs).

Contraindications

Contraindications to celandine herb:

• Pregnancy and lactation;
• Hypersensitivity to drug components.

Instructions for use Celandine herbs: method and dosage

According to the instructions, celandine herb is used externally.

To prepare the infusion, about 6 tablespoons (20 g) of raw materials are placed in a glass or enamel dish, poured with 1 glass (200 ml) of hot boiled water and, covered with a lid, incubated for at least 15 minutes in a boiling water bath. The infusion is cooled for 45 minutes at room temperature, filtered through a double layer of gauze, after which the remaining raw material is wrung out. The resulting volume is brought to 200 ml with boiled water.

Apply the infusion externally in the form of lotions (without dilution), baths (1-2 glasses per bath).

Side effects

During treatment, side effects may develop, manifested in the form of allergic reactions.

Overdose

There is no information.

special instructions

Before using the drug, as well as in cases of the development of atypical symptoms, you should consult a doctor.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy and lactation are contraindications to celandine herb.

Drug interactions

There are no data on the interaction of the infusion with other drugs.

Analogs

There is no information on analogues of celandine herbs.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a dark, dry place out of reach of children.

The shelf life is 3 years.

The prepared infusion of celandine can be used within 2 days when stored in a cool place.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews about celandine herb

Reviews of Celandine herb are mostly positive. It is noted that the drug is an effective natural anti-inflammatory agent and has a low cost. It should be borne in mind that the plant is poisonous, and when applying, follow the instructions.

Price for celandine herb in pharmacies

The approximate price for celandine grass is: crushed vegetable raw materials - 56–80 rubles. (in packs of 35 g) or 60-123 rubles. (in bags of 50 g), vegetable raw materials powder (20 bags of 1.5 g) - 41–87 rubles.

Celandine herb: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Celandine herb raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 46 Buy

Celandine herb raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 56 Buy

Celandine herb raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 66 Buy

Celandine grass raw material grinded. 50g RUB 67 Buy

Celandine herb raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 75 Buy

Celandine herb medicinal herbal raw materials 50 g 1 pc. 84 rbl. Buy

Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author

Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!