Euphorbia hirta Linn
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Euphorbia hirta Linn is aslo known as Euphorbia pilulifera sensu Boiss, Euphorbia piluliferia auct.var.hirta Thell., belongs to Euphorbiaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Laban Maghrabi.
The English Names for this herb are Asthma Herb, Pill Bearing Spurge, Small Euphorbia.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Dudhi, Dudhi Kalan, Khiral, Tanbeshari Buti.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Euphorbia hirta Linn are Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Anti-catarrhal for upper respiratory tract, Anti-spasmodic, Bronchodilator, Cardiovascular System Depressant, Demulcent, Diuretic, Lactagogue, Local Parasiticide, Parasiticide, Purgative, Sedative for Mucous Membrane.
Leaves:
Anti-dysentericAnti-pyretic Stem:
Anti-asthmaticDiuretic Latex:
Anti-septic Roots:
Anti-emeticCathartic
Indications
The Indications of Euphorbia hirta Linn are Heals, Breast Milk Deficiency, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Warts, Worms, Bowel Complaints.
The Indications of Leaves of Euphorbia hirta Linn are Boils, Dysentery, Sores, Fever, Respiratory Disease, Eye Troubles.
The Indications of Stem of Euphorbia hirta Linn are Asthma, Bronchitis.
The Indications of Decoction (Plant) of Euphorbia hirta Linn are Fever, Flatulence, Measles, Back Pain, Bowel Complaints, Dysentery, Indigestion, Gonorrhoea, Weakness, Flu, Hypertension, Skin Disorders, Itch, Galactagogue, Athletes Foot, Enteritis.
The Indication of Latex of Euphorbia hirta Linn is Warts.
The Indications of Roots of Euphorbia hirta Linn are Emesis, Constipation.
No Contra Indication information is available for Euphorbia hirta Linn.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Euphorbia hirta Linn is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Euphorbia hirta Linn.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Euphorbia hirta Linn.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 3.000g - 7.000g | |
Herb's Description
Euphorbia hirta Linn. An erect or ascending annual with hairy stems, 6-20 inches high and leaves opposite, elliptic-oblong or oblong-lanceolate(126). Capsules 1.25 mm diameter, appressedly hairy. Seeds 0.8 mm long, ovoid-trigonous, slightly transversely rugose, light reddish brown
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in America, China, Congo, Guam, Guinea, India, indonesia, Ivory coast, Japan, Mexico, Nicarague, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, South West Africa, Tanzania.
Taste: Tasteless,Slightly Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Euphorbia hirta Linn's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Euphorbia hirta Linn's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Euphorbia hirta Linn's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Plant extract at first may exert slight depressant action and may irritate gastric mucosa. Regarded as harmful for lungs.If used for long term or following the consumption of large doses.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Euphorbia hirta Linn. (work in progress)