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About Greater Celandine
Plant: Chelidonium majus
Its active alkaloid, chelidonine, acts similarly to (but far milder than) morphine on the central nervous system, useful for emotional hyperexcitability and neuroprotection — part of the neuroborreliosis support set for neurogenic pain.
Reference dosing
| Dosing | No standard dose is documented in the source material for this herb at any tincture ratio. |
| Capsule dose (mg) | No capsule mg dose is documented in the source material for this herb. |
Limited to one month of continuous use. Increases bile flow — contraindicated in bile duct obstruction or active liver disease, and must not be combined with other medication, especially paracetamol.
Capsule whole-herb extracts vary by manufacturer (a concentrated extract needs less than a plain powder). Treat these figures as a guide only and follow the product label.
These are figures from the sources used on this site. They are not a prescription. Follow the product label and your prescriber.
Safety and cautions
Contraindications: Limited to one month of continuous use. Increases bile flow — contraindicated in bile duct obstruction or active liver disease, and must not be combined with other medication, especially paracetamol.
Herbs can interact with prescription medicines and other supplements. Check with your prescriber or pharmacist first, and do not use herbs in pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless a doctor agrees.
Information last checked: 6 November 2026.
Symptoms linked to this herb
Traditional uses from our symptom map. Not medical advice.
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