Helidonium or celandine is very similar in properties to all the plants from poppies, because it also belongs to this family. A homoeopathic preparation based on it, to which several components were added, refers to the homotoxicological series of "new homeopathy". Supporters of this type of alternative medicine are convinced that the cause of all human diseases are homotoxins, getting rid of which, can be cured.
The composition of the drug Helidonium in homeopathy
As part of Helidonium there are:
- Chelidonium majus;
- Atropa bella-donna (Belladonna);
- Fel tauri (bovine bile).
Helidonium itself has a pronounced choleretic, detoxification and anti-rhythm effect. Especially effective it affects the liver, gall bladder, bile ducts and respiratory system. Belladonna is more often used for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by fever. The latter component proved to be the best remedy against helminths and excessive formation in the body of mucus.
A remedy is produced, like an alcohol solution in a vial of dark glass with a dropper.
Indications for use of Helidonium
Although the main indication for the use of Helidonium are liver and gallbladder diseases, this homoeopathic drug is used much more widely:
- cholelithiasis (a kind of cholelithiasis);
- calculous cholecystitis;
- hepatic colic ;
- hepatitis (remnants and chronic forms);
- cardiac arrhythmia (as an adjuvant);
- pneumonia with localization in the right lung (bile symptoms);
- whooping cough ;
- skin diseases (dermatosis, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, warts, if they are caused by a violation of the liver);
- pain in the right hypochondrium;
- constipation, often replaced with diarrhea;
- loss of strength, dizziness;
- neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve on the right.
It is known that choledonium can also have a positive effect on the kidneys and spleen. As for the concentration of dilution, adults usually use chelidonium from 1 to 6, and children from 6 to 12. Although there is an opinion that it should not be given to children until the age of 18. The reason - insufficient number of clinical trials.
Contraindications to the administration of Helidonium
If you study the instructions in detail, then there are no contraindications. However, hypersensitivity can manifest itself to any of the components. Therefore, occasionally allergic reactions in the practice of its application occur. If you need a course that lasts not for one month, then a doctor's consultation in this case is simply necessary.