Madwoman's milk (Euphorbia helioscopia)

泽漆zé qīZeqi

Euphorbia helioscopia · Plant

Euphorbia helioscopia
Photo: Herbarium of the University of Coimbra (COI), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Indications

Cautions

Contains irritant latex; can cause skin irritation and digestive problems if ingested; avoid internal use.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Madwoman's milk for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Bacillary DysenteryEdema & Qi FullnessMalariaMedullitisPhlegm-rheum Cough AsthmaRelieve Cough & Transform PhlegmScrofulaTuberculous Fistula

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Madwoman's milk does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Disinhibit Water & Disperse EdemaResolve Toxin & Kill Worms