Greater Celandine
Chelidonium majus
Its orange sap is a folk wart remedy; also used (riskily) for the liver and gallbladder.
Traditional use (european-folk): Its orange sap is a folk wart remedy; also used (riskily) for the liver and gallbladder.
Its orange sap is a folk wart remedy; also used (riskily) for the liver and gallbladder.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Topical on warts
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Linked to serious LIVER INJURY when taken internally; use only topically on warts, if at all.
- Internal use
- Liver disease
- Pregnancy
Linked to serious LIVER INJURY when taken internally; use only topically on warts, if at all.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.