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Euphorbia neriifolia
Name
Milk Hedge
Biological Name

Euphorbia neriifolia, Euphorbia lingularia
Euphorbiaceae

Other Names

Milk Hedge, Snuhi, Thohar
Ilakkalli, Suchi, Sehund

Parts Used
Stem juice, root
Remedies For

Actions

Juice-purgative, expectorant

Locally- rubefacient

Root-antispasmodic

Uses

asthma
cough
earache
edema
glandular swellings
hemorrhoids
liver and spleen disorders
ophthalmia
skin diseases
syphilis
ulcers and scabies
warts

The juice of this herb is used as an antidote to snake poison and in the cure of hydrophobia.

Description
This leafless herb is found in India.
Dosage

Juice, powder, pill, syrup, paste, tincture, decoction, salve.

Safety

This herb is very irritant. Do not use except under the supervision of an Ayurvedic specialist. No other information available.

 
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