Since ancient times, mankind has been using natural resources to treat various diseases. The celandine plant is valued for its qualities. Medicinal properties, contraindications, recipes for its preparation should be discussed with the doctor. Only a doctor who knows about your problem can recommend individual schemes and ways to use the herbal preparation. Remember that the use of traditional medicine does not give you the right to refuse medical appointments.
Candles with celandine
Suppositories for vaginal and rectal use, containing celandine, are produced by many trading companies. They are sold in pharmacies without a prescription and are classified as phytotherapeutic agents. The following trade names can be mentioned:
- Candles with celandine "K".
- Ekonika Celandine.
- "Hirudotex with celandine".
- Fitomax Celandine and many others.
Includedpreparations, there is not only the mentioned plant, but also additional components (plant extracts). Read the instructions before use, paying special attention to contraindications and how to use.
Celandine: medicinal properties and contraindications
Recipes for self-preparation of medicines should be obtained from a doctor. You do not need to use the experience of your friends, since you can prepare a rather dangerous medicine. Celandine is a deciduous flowering plant. It has long been valued for its medicinal qualities. Outwardly, the celandine resembles a small shrub with green oval leaves and yellow flowers. A distinctive feature of the plant is the yellowish juice produced when the stem is damaged. The medicinal properties of celandine can be safely attributed:
- bactericidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- soothing;
- antispasmodic;
- wound healing;
- anticancer;
- choleretic and diuretic.
The herbal medicine contains at least 20 alkaloids, essential oils, vitamins, saponins, succinic and malic acids, antioxidants and flavonoids. The use of celandine and preparations based on it is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, people with heart disease and low blood pressure, as well as children and hypersensitive patients.
If you want to make candles with celandine yourself, then you should strictly adhere to those described by the doctordosages, as this plant is poisonous. Large doses of herbal medicines can provoke CNS depression, paralysis, heart failure and other unpleasant consequences. For self-production of suppositories, it is better to use a plant extract. It is mixed with a fatty base (paraffin or oils). Recall that the dosage of the active substance is always selected individually (depending on the disease). As an alternative to the extract, you can take a decoction made from dried celandine grass. This method of preparation is considered safer, since a smaller amount of celandine enters the patient's body.
Use of suppositories in gynecology
Vaginal suppositories with celandine are administered 1 piece before bedtime. The course of treatment lasts 20-30 days. This technique is used to treat ovarian cysts. It doesn't matter if it's functional or not. Treatment continues during menstrual bleeding.
Suppositories with celandine in gynecology can be used for uterine fibroids, inflammatory processes (adnexitis, endometritis, salpingitis), as well as for the treatment of bleeding of unknown origin. In each case, the dosage and scheme for using suppositories is determined individually. Women are prescribed the introduction of suppositories after the toilet of the genital organs, one dose 1-3 times a day for 7-30 days. At the time of treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes, one should refrain from sexual intercourse.
For the treatment of hemorrhoids and after their removal
Suppositories with celandine from hemorrhoids are often used in folk medicine. It is believed that this remedy effectively disinfects bleeding varicose veins, relieves soreness and inflammation, accelerates healing and increases protective functions. With hemorrhoids located inside, candles are administered 1 piece per day. The scheme of use assumes 10 days of treatment and 5 days of break. It is necessary to repeat 3 approaches, that is, use 30 suppositories per course.
Suppositories with celandine are prescribed after surgical treatment of hemorrhoids. In this case, they are combined with antibacterial drugs and venotonics. The duration of rehabilitation therapy is determined individually, it depends on the type of surgery and the severity of hemorrhoids.
Using Candles: Other Indications
In addition to gynecology and proctology, it is recommended to use celandine suppositories instructions for use under the following circumstances:
- pathology of the liver (herbal remedy is a hepatoprotector);
- insufficient functioning of the gallbladder (for choleretic effect);
- swelling and constipation (candles help normalize stools and improve urine outflow);
- skin diseases (to speed up regeneration processes).
Suppositories based on celandine act not only locally. Therefore, they have a wide range of uses. But you should always be careful abouttime of treatment with this drug. Do not increase the dosage yourself, strictly follow the doctor's recommendations or instructions for use.
Extra
Candles with celandine, despite their natural and simple composition, are not as safe as they seem. The main and additional components of the drug can cause allergies. During treatment, patients may experience a slight burning sensation immediately after the insertion of the candle, but this is acceptable. If an additional rash, swelling or itching appears, then you have an allergy. The drug is able to increase the tone of the uterus. Therefore, the use of suppositories during pregnancy (even by rectal administration) can threaten its interruption.
In closing
Suppositories based on celandine are an excellent remedy against many pathological processes. More often, the drug is supplemented with other components that enhance the effectiveness of the drug. They enter the human body directly through the bloodstream and lymphatic system, where they are absorbed from the vagina or rectum. Celandine bypasses the digestive tract and enzyme processing. Its action begins immediately after the introduction, since the suppositories dissolve very quickly under the influence of the temperature of the human body. Reviews about the use of this tool are mostly positive. However, patients who were satisfied with the therapy used the drug as prescribed by the doctor, and did not self-medicate.
