Remedy
Chelidonium (greater celandine)
Chelidonium majus
A liver and digestive remedy with a special affinity for heartburn, burning stomach pain, and acid rising that worsens after fatty or rich foods. Often useful when the liver feels sluggish and discomfort is felt under the right shoulder blade.
Key indications
- Alternate supportive remedy for burning heartburn and sour or acid rising
- Stomach pain extending to the right shoulder blade
- Sluggish digestion with a bitter or coated tongue
- Nausea or bloating accompanying heartburn
Worse from
Motion, touch, lying on the right side, fatty foods
Better from
Eating, warm drinks, pressure
Suggested dosage
30C twice daily; taper as symptoms improve.
Frequently taken with
Nux Vomica (strychnine tree nut)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.