GREATER CELADINE - CHELIDONIUM MAJUS
GREATER CELADINE - CHELIDONIUM MAJUS
Local name: Vlaštovičník větší
Where to find it:
Elevation: Edges of forests, unmaintained gardens, close to human settlements
Description: Key features of Greater Celandine include lobed, pinnately compound leaves and bright yellow flowers with four petals. The plant produces a yellow to orange latex sap when cut. It typically grows to a height of about 30 to 120 centimeters.
Usable parts: Stem
Medicinal properties: Greater Celandine has been used traditionally for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Preparation: Preserve Greater Celandine by drying the aerial parts for use in tinctures or as a medicinal herb.
Harvest time: Harvest the aerial parts in mid to late summer for use in tinctures or as a medicinal herb.
Harvest method: Harvest aerial parts by cutting stems in mid to late summer, and dry them for use in tinctures or as a medicinal herb.
Conservation: Dry greater celandine aerial parts and store them in airtight containers for use in tinctures or as a medicinal herb.
