Mezereon, Spurge Olive; Laureola, Spurge Laurel Mezereon: Daphnoides Chamaelaea, Thymelaea, ChamaedaphneBark: Cortex Coccogniddii–Mazariyun (Arabic)Berry: Bacca Coccogniddii, Grana Cnidii, Cocci Cnidii Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485 Daphne mezereonKohler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887 MEZEREUM ROOT-BARK1, Outer surface showing prominent lenticels.  2. Inner smooth satin-like surface. 3. Small bundle formed by folding the bark lengthwise and tying with pieces of the bark.Notes on Pharmacognosy, Otto Augustus Wall, 1902 Botanical name: Daphne spp. D. oleoides (syn. D. mezereum). In England the bark of D. laureola (Spurge Laurel) has been used In France, the bark of D. gnidium was commonly used The Fruit of Daphne gnidium is also used. Parts used: Bark (rarely the leaf)Fruit: see Daphne gnidium Temperature & Taste: Hot, dry. Pungent, Sweet. Toxic Classifications: Preparers and Purgers of Melancholy Uses: 1. Purges Phlegm and Water: -small-to-moderate doses are diuretic, full doses pass water via the bowels-Edema, fluid retention-purges Melancholy-used to help Expel Worms 2. Clears Wind and Damp, Resists Poison: -Chronic skin diseases especially weeping Eczema with severe itching; Psoriasis and Leprosy-venereal diseases-Rheumatism 3. Strongly Promotes Menstruation, Expels a Dead Child: -Amenorrhea-previously to induce Abortion and expel a Dead Child. 4. Externally: -fresh bark is vesicant-decoction is used as a wash to stimulate and excoriate…

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