This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Thursday 28 December 2023
Plants We Used To Use 195. Greater celandine
Although highly toxic, Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) is applied to the skin for warts, genital warts, rashes, eczema and scabies. This plant can also be applied to the gums, to ease tooth extraction and the fresh root chewed, to relieve toothache.
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