Euphorbia chamaesyce L.

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Family

Euphorbiaceae

Synonym(s)

English name(s)

Spurge (genus)

Hebrew Name(s)

khalavluv 'agol-'alim

חֲלַבְלוּב עֲגֹל-עָלִים

Arabic Name(s)

`ishbet el-jurh عشبة الجرح
teen el-ard تين الأرض

Life Form

Annual

Habitat

Batha
Phrygana

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Euphorbia chamaesyce L.

System/State	Traditional Complaint/Use	Activity / Interpretation	Traditional Preparation/ Administration	Parts Used	Source
Dermatological	Skin swelling	Non-specific	Decoct latex & aerial parts & apply to swollen area as hot compress x2/day.	Aerial parts, Latex	Z
Endocrine/ Metabolic	Diabetes	Hypoglycemic	Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup as needed.	Aerial parts	B
Women`s Health	Facilitate labour & childbirth	Parturient	Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup as needed.	Aerial parts	B
Wound Healing	Disinfect skin wounds	Anti-septic	1. Use latex & apply to skin x2/day. 2. Decoct plant, cool, filter & apply to skin. 3. Use fresh crushed plant or powdered dried plant. (Admin. not specified.) (See NOTES)	Aerial parts Latex	Z

Notes

The latex mentioned in some of these recipes is a milky exudate.

Cautions

Euphorbia genus has some species which may contain diterpene-esters (phorbol esters) in the latex ( e.g. tigliane, ingenane and daphnane) that are co-carcinogenic & pro-inflammatory. Milk (chyle) of plant causes local skin reactions including blistering, burns, itch etc.

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