Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany
florapal.org
Euphorbiaceae
- Jerusalem Spurge
- Woody Spurge
- khalavluv meguvshash
- חֲלַבְלוּב מְגֻבְשָׁשׁ
- abu leben ابو لبن
- halablub حلبلوب
- halbaboun حلببون
- lubbein لبين
Annual
- Cultivated areas (weeds)
Click to view:
Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Euphorbia hierosolymitana Boiss.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Warts |
Anti-Infective | Prepare poultice from leaves & apply to affected area. |
Leaf | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain |
Carminative | Decoct aerial parts & drink. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Constipation |
Laxative | Decoct aerial parts & drink. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Strong laxative |
Purgative | 1. Boil plant & drink x1 large tablespoon evening. |
Aerial parts, Latex | Z |
| Sexuality | Decrease excessive libido |
Anti-libido | Decoct aerial parts & drink. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Wound Healing | Wound |
Vulnerary | Prepare poultice from leaves & apply to affected area. |
Leaf | B |
Notes
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 et
The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER.
The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
