Euphorbia neriifolia, Snuhi Euphorbia neriifolia, Snuhi Holy Milk Hedge, Common Milk Hedge, Dog’s Tongue Snuhi (Ayurveda) Elak kali (Siddha) Farfiyun (Unani) Zaqum (Arabic) Euphorbia neriifoliaJ. Moninckx, Moninckx atlas, vol. 5 (1682-1709) Botanical name: Euphorbia neriifolia (syn. E. ligularia, E. caducifolia) Parts used: Latex; Juice; Root Temperature & Taste: Hot, dry. Pungent. Latex is hottest Uses: 1. Purges Phlegm and Water, Opens Obstructions:-Constipation-Jaundice (Cold-Damp type)-Edema; Ascites; Tympanites-Spleen and Liver enlargement; abdominal obstruction-ash has also been used for Edema, Unani2. Clears Cold-Phlegm:-Cough, Whooping Cough-Asthma (ash has also been used for Asthma, Unani)-also Cold-Phlegm abdominal masses-obstinate skin diseases from Wind-Phlegm including Leprosy3. Resists Poison:-Syphilis, Gonorrhea-root is applied to Snake Bite4. Promotes Vomit:-emetic (latex, root, stem pulp)5. Externally:-Warts-Hemorrhoids, Fistula-in-Ano (steamed, crushed leaves applied topically)-Scabies-Unhealthy Ulcers-Applied to Gout and Rheumatism as a rubefacient Dose: 1. Very small doses are expectorant, purgative, alterative; full doses, emetic and cathartic.2. Milky juice is diluted with water or syrup for internal administration.3. Latex is often given with Ghee.Dried Latex: 50mgFresh Latex: half–1–3 dropsJuice: 5–10 mls. Substitutes: 1. Related Euphorbia can be substituted.2. Lobelia (Waring) Correctives: Milk; Ghee Preparation: The Latex is heated to lessen its virulence when used internally. (Unani) Main Combinations: 1. Asthma:i. the juice mixed with equal parts…

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