Euphorbia caducifolia Haines

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Euphorbia caducifolia Haines is aslo known as Euphorbia neriifolia auct.non Linn., belongs to Euphorbiaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Zaqum.
The English Names for this herb are Milk Hedge, Spurge.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Dedar, Farfiyun, Gangichu, Minaguta, Thohar, Thor.

Pharmacological Actions

Latex:

  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-gout
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Counter-Irritant
  • Emetic
  • Expectorant
  • Irritant
  • Purgative of Phlegm
  • Resolvent
  • Rubefacient
  • Vesicant


    • Roots:
  • Antidote
  • Germicidal


    • Latex(ash):
  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-colic
  • Anti-leprotic
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Anti-ulcer


    • Indications

    The Indications of Latex of Euphorbia caducifolia Haines are Colic, Toothache, Jaundice, Intermittent Fever, Visceral Obstructions, Dyspepsia, Earache, Asthma, Whooping Cough, Dropsy, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Warts, Gout Pain, Enlarged Liver, Cutaneous Affections, Enlarged Spleen.

    The Indications of Roots of Euphorbia caducifolia Haines are Scorpion Bite, Snake Bite.

    The Indications of Latex(ash) of Euphorbia caducifolia Haines are Painful Joints, Rheumatic Limbs, Dropsy, Ulcers, Asthma, Piles, Scabies, Glandular Swellings.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Euphorbia caducifolia Haines.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Euphorbia caducifolia Haines is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    The Temperament of Latex of Euphorbia caducifolia Haines is 4th order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    NAZLIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Euphorbia caducifolia Haines is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Talkh, Roghan Qust, Roghan Seer compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb50.000mgN/A
    Latex0.500Drop - 1.000DropN/A

    Herb's Description

    Euphorbia caducifolia Haines. A tall, armed, dense, erect stout bush with thick cylindrical, leafless green branches, upto 4 m high. Leaves when present ovate or broadly elliptic, fleshy, stipular spines 2, strong, somewhat curved. Flowers yellow to red coloured

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Africa, India, Middle East, Pakistan.
    Odor: The odor of Roots of Euphorbia caducifolia Haines is Irritant
    Taste:
    Roots: Very Bitter,Acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Euphorbia caducifolia Haines's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Euphorbia caducifolia Haines's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Euphorbia caducifolia Haines's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Harmful for individuals with warm temperament. It is a dangerous irritant,powerful emetic and violent purgative even in very small dose.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Euphorbia caducifolia Haines. (work in progress)