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Chelidonium (greater celandine)

Chelidonium majus

Botanical illustration of Chelidonium

Supports the liver and digestion during recovery from alcohol dependency or use. Nausea, bitter taste, or pain under the right shoulder blade may accompany withdrawal. Useful when over-use has left the liver sluggish and the stomach unable to tolerate rich food.

Key indications

  • Best for: Supportive remedy for liver rejuvenation during alcohol recovery with liver sluggishness and nausea
  • Nausea and bitter taste during withdrawal, worse from fatty foods
  • Dull pain under the right shoulder blade or right upper abdomen
  • Difficulty digesting rich or heavy foods after substance use
Worse from

Fatty foods, motion, lying on the right side, alcohol

Better from

Warm drinks, eating small amounts, pressure

Suggested dosage

30C twice daily during alcohol recovery. 

Frequently taken with
Nux Vomica (strychnine tree nut)Avena Sativa (wild oat)

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.