Euphorbia helioscopia

Euphorbia helioscopia
Family:Euphorbia helioscopia; Anthelmintic; Antiperiodic; Cancer; Febrifuge.
Common name:Madwoman's milk
The leaves and stems are febrifuge and vermifuge. The root is anthelmintic. The plant is cathartic. It has anticancer properties. The milky sap is applied externally to skin eruptions. The seeds mixed with roasted pepper have been used in the treatment of cholera. The oil from the seeds has purgative properties.

Herbal Database

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