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STINKENDE GOUWE, Chelidonium majus |
| Parts used: Herb, orange latex |
| Constituents: Alkaloids, Bitter principle, Bitter glycosides, Volatile oils,
Proteolytic enzymes, Orange latex |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Antispasmodic |
Whooping cough, bronchitis, IBS, colic, flatulence |
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Cholagogue |
Cholecystitis, gallstones, hepatitis, jaundice,
cholelithiasis, liver congestion, constipation |
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Diuretic |
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Hypotensive |
Palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, angina
pectoris, hypertension |
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Analgesic |
Pain relief, angina
Externally: Apply fresh latex to warts, eczema, varrucae, malignant skin tumours (proteolytic enzymes).
For eye inflammation use tincture as a eye bath (better than Eyebright), for
strains and bruises (better than Arnica) |
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Herbal extract,
10-20mL per week |
Energetics: Bitter, pungent, warming, cooling and dry |
Meridians: gallbladder, liver, heart, lung |
Contraindications: Pregnancy. Side effects: dry mouth, dizziness, and skin
irritation |
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