Ficaria

Ranunculus ficaria

Also known as Lesser Celandine.

warmingdryingTaste: pungent

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AstringentDemulcent

Indications what the tradition reached for it in

Haemorrhoids
Specifically for internal
Prolapsed piles with
Without haemorrhage
By topical application as an ointment
Suppository

Safety

Recognised toxicity. This plant carries a toxicity flag in the record; it is for trained practitioners only.

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Dosing as the sources wrote it

Preparation	As written	Metric
	(G49) Dried herb 2-5 g as an infusion three times daily	2000-5000 mg
	(G7) Liquid extract 2-5 mL (1 : 1 in 25% alcohol) three times daily .(G7) Pilewort Ointment (BPC 1934) 30% fresh herb in benzoinated lard	2-5 mL

Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.

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