The herb known as greater celandine has slender stems and reaches a height of 90 cm (3 feet). It bears 4-petalled flowers with indented yellow-green leaves that bloom in clusters in late spring.
History & Folklore
Greater celandine has frequently been regarded as a cure-all in folk medicine. Additionally, it has a long history of usage in treating and eradicating eye conditions, particularly cataracts. Pliny and Dioscorides, two authors from the first century CE, claim that swallows employ the latex that leaks from incisions in plant stems or leaves to hone their vision. Gerard suggested the plant for eye conditions in 1598.
Habitat & Cultivation
Greater Celandine thrives close to human habitation and is native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. It favors waste ground, the banks of hedgerows, and moist areas. The herb's aerial components are harvested in the late spring or early summer.
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 187-188.
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