Crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii)

铁海棠tiě hǎi tángTiehaitang

Euphorbia milii · Plant

Euphorbia milii
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Indications

Cautions

Latex can cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and digestive tract; potentially toxic if ingested; avoid internal use.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Crown of thorns for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Ascites UlcerBuboBurns & ScaldsHepatitisKnocks & FallsToxin Of Welling Abscess & Sore Swelling

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Crown of thorns does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Expel PusExpel WaterQuicken BloodResolve Toxin