Botanical Index No. 388

Euphorbia

euphorbia

Medicinal Actions

Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Cardiodepressant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hypotensive, Hypoglycemic, Lactagogue, Mastogenic, Myorelaxant, Narcotic, Respiradepressant, Sedative, Colic

Primary Conditions Treated

Emollient Adenopathy Ameba Aphtha Arthrosis Asthma Bleeding Boil Bronchosis Cancer Cold Corn Cough Dermatosis Diarrhea Dysentery Edema Enterosis Fever Fungus Gonorrhea Hyperglycemia Inflammation Insomnia Leukemia Mucososis Nephrosis Nervousness Ophthalmia Respirosis Rheumatism Ringworm Sore Stomatosis Urogenitosis VD Vomiting Wart Worm Wound

General Dosage

0.12–0.3 ml liquid extract; 120–300 mg herb as tea; 0.6–2 ml herb tincture; 28–56 ml plant decoction; 14–28 ml plant tea.

Safety & Contraindications

Because of its effect on smooth muscle activity, in vitro, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided.

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