Chelidonium majus
Key actions
Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntispasmodicCholeretic / cholagogue (bile flow)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Back painTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- HeadacheTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Liver supportTraditional
- Menstrual crampsTraditional
- Muscle spasmTraditional
- Pain (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WartsTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalChelidonium majus induces apoptosis of human ovarian cancer cells via ATF3-mediated regulation of Foxo3a by Tip60 (2022)
PreclinicalThe activity of Chelidonium majus L. latex and its components on HPV reveal insights into the antiviral molecular mechanism (2022)
PreclinicalChelidonium majus crude extract induces activation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and enhances their cytotoxic effect toward HeLa cells (2021)
PreclinicalEffect of protoberberine-rich fraction of Chelidonium majus L. on endometriosis regression (2021)
PreclinicalChelidonium majus crude extract inhibits migration and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in tumor cell lines (2016)
PreclinicalIn vitro and in vivo investigations on the antitumour activity of Chelidonium majus (2015)
All 14 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.