Pilewort (Lesser Celandine)
Ficaria verna
A spring flower whose ointment is a classic folk remedy for hemorrhoids.
Traditional use (european-folk): A spring flower whose ointment is a classic folk remedy for hemorrhoids.
A spring flower whose ointment is a classic folk remedy for hemorrhoids.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A spring flower whose ointment is a classic folk remedy for hemorrhoids.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Irritating/toxic raw — used cooked or as an ointment, not eaten fresh.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Irritating/toxic raw — used cooked or as an ointment, not eaten fresh.
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.