Celandine is now found in only a few preparations, and the dry extract is found in several combination preparations such as galactic and gastrointestinal remedies. Celandine should be kept dry and protected from light.
Celandine: what dose?
Unless otherwise prescribed, the mean daily dose is 2-5 g of the drug or 12-30 mg of the total alkaloids, according to Commission E. You can also read more about this under the stick item “Side effects”.
Celandine: unsuitable as a tea preparation.
Tea preparation is not applicable. Since the alkaloid dose in an infusion is difficult to adjust, the Drug Commission of German Pharmacists warns against the use in the form of tea.
Contraindications
Celandine should not be taken if there is an existing allergy to the plant or other poppy plants, and during pregnancy and lactation.
Is celandine dangerous?
Celandine is considered toxic by some authors because of the many alkaloids it contains. In case of overdose, severe irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, burning, vomiting, stomach cramps, colic and drowsiness may occur.
Some authors also describe a potentially liver-damaging effect.
