Euphorbia lathyris, Caper Spurge, Qian Jin Zi Euphorbia lathyris, Caper Spurge Qian Jin Zi 千金子 Garden Spurge, Caper Spurge Cataputra minoris, Tithymalus, Tithymali latifolii, Lathyridis majoris, Granum Regis, Sponsa Solis Qian Jin Zi (TCM) Euphorbia lathyrisKrauterbuch Erdgewachs Destillierbuch, Eucharius, 1533 Euphorbia lathyrisFuchs, L., New Kreüterbuch (1543) Euphorbia lathyrisFlora von Deutschland (20), Kohler, 1885 Botanical name: Euphorbia lathyris (syn. E. spongiosa, E. decussata, Cataputia vulgaris, Tithymalus cataputia) Parts used: Dried Ripe Seed (West, TCM) Temperature & Taste: Very Warm, dry. Pungent. Toxic Uses: 1. Purges Phlegm and Water:-Edema, Ascites, Oliguria, Constipation (West, TCM)-abdominal distention from fluid accumulation-in traditional Western practice it was used to purge Phlegm, Bile and Melancholy from the Lungs, Stomach, Liver-traditionally used to induce vomiting (West)2. Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis:-Amenorrhea from Blood stasis3. Externally:-Ringworm, Warts; fresh juice applied to Warts and skin growths is strongest.-the oil in which the herb was boiled was used externally for Quotidian Fever (classically, West)-decoction is a depilatory-decocted oil was also used topically for Paralysis from Cold and Damp Dose: 500mg–1 gram of the ‘frost’ (seed with shell and oil removed) (Chinese Pharmacopoeia)In the West, 5–10 grains of the Seed. Salmon said the dose was 10 seeds; 12–14 of the seeds purging…

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