Celandine, Greater (Organic)

Bulk Herbs: Celandine, Greater (Organic)
Chelidonium majus 

Format: Aerial parts, cut
Size: 1 oz package

Also Known as: Swallow-wort, Tetterwort, Rock-poppy, Nipplewort, Wartweed, Wartwort, Devil's milk, Garden celandine

Farming Type: Organic 
Origin: Bulgaria/Hungary/Croatia

Chelidonium majus is an herbaceous perennial commonly referred to as celandine or greater celandine. Native to Europe and western Asia, the plant is now naturalized in North America. Celandine is a member of the poppy family with pinnate leaves and small, yellow, four-petaled flowers. It has been used in traditional European herbalism for centuries and is typically prepared as a topical application, an extract, or an infusion.

Celandine has an odd and unpleasant odor and a bitter, pungent taste. The word celandine is a corruption of the Greek word Chelidon, which translates as "a swallow". This refers to the tradition of Chelidonium, which says that the herb blooms when the swallows arrive, and fades when they depart.

Folklore surrounding celandine states that, when burned as incense, it is protective and confusing to one’s enemies, and reputed to keep away both witches and the police.

NOTE: Not for use in pregnancy or lactation except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Not for use in persons with biliary obstruction, having a history of liver disease, or taking substances contraindicated with liver disease. Not for long-term use except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. 

Magically, Celandine is a Sun/Fire herb. It is often used for protection, especially in the court system and legal matters. It is also considered a fantastic herb for banishing and unhexing. The bright orange "witches' milk" sap was painted onto thresholds or used in floor washes to repel hexes, negative entities, and curses

Keywords: Protection, Banishing, Legal Matters

For educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.