Euphorbia hirta Linn
Euphorbia hirta Linn is also 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.
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
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.
The pharmacological action of Euphorbia hirta Linn's Latex is Anti-septic.
The pharmacological actions of Euphorbia hirta Linn's Leaves are Anti-dysenteric, Anti-pyretic.
The pharmacological actions of Euphorbia hirta Linn's Roots are Anti-emetic, Cathartic.
The pharmacological actions of Euphorbia hirta Linn's Stem are Anti-asthmatic, Diuretic.
Indications
The indications of Euphorbia hirta Linn's Decoction (Plant) are Fever, Flatulence, Measles, Back Pain, Bowel Complaints, Dysentery, Indigestion, Gonorrhoea, Weakness, Flu, Hypertension, Skin Disorders, Itch, Galactagogue, Athletes Foot, Enteritis.
The indications of Euphorbia hirta Linn are Heals, Breast Milk Deficiency, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Warts, Worms, Bowel Complaints.
The indication of Euphorbia hirta Linn's Latex is Warts.
The indications of Euphorbia hirta Linn's Leaves are Boils, Dysentery, Sores, Fever, Respiratory Disease, Eye Troubles.
The indications of Euphorbia hirta Linn's Roots are Emesis, Constipation.
The indications of Euphorbia hirta Linn's Stem are Asthma, Bronchitis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Euphorbia hirta Linn is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Tasteless,Slightly Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Euphorbia hirta Linn.
Substitutes
The substitute of Euphorbia hirta Linn is Euphorbia thymifolia Linn.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Euphorbia hirta Linn are Camphol, Euphorbon, Euphosterol, Gallic Acid, Jambulol, Leucocyanidol, Phytosterolin, Quercetin, Quercitol, Quercitrin, Taraxerol, Taraxerone, Triacontane, Xanthorhamnine.
Antidotes
The antidote of Euphorbia hirta Linn is Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Euphorbia hirta Linn. (work in progress)