✈️ Euphorbia thymifolia

Traditional Herbs from Euphorbia thymifolia

dysentery

• Boil 15-30 g of Chinese patikan with 2 glasses of water until it boils.
• Divide into 2.
• Drink 2 times a day.

abscess_on_the_breast

• Fresh crushed Chinese patikan,
• plus palm sugar to taste,
• applied to the swollen part.

What is Euphorbia thymifolia Looks like??

Parts of Euphorbia thymifolia that could be used

• All Parts of the Plant

Euphorbia thymifolia Distribution

Chinese Patikan originates from tropical America, but has spread to various tropical countries. This plant contains latex which can cause irritation to human skin and if it comes into contact with the eyes it can cause temporary or permanent blindness. The essential oil can be used to repel flies and mosquitoes. Chinese patikan has long been known to rural communities as a medicine and has been proven to have efficacy in treating dysentery and diarrhea.
Agroecology of Euphorbia thymifolia
Chinese Patikan is found growing in various places up to an altitude of 1,400 m above sea level. Often found as a weed on agricultural land, sandy and gravelly soil, among the grass in the yard, around the moor, and on the side of the road in slightly wet places.
Morphology of Euphorbia thymifolia

• The stem is slightly reddish, has hairs, usually produces many adventitious roots, produces sap when broken.
• The leaves are ovate, reddish, and opposite.
• The flowers are pink.\u00a0

Cultivation of Euphorbia thymifolia

• Generative propagation (seeds).
• Natural pollination assisted by insects, has a short life cycle of 3-4 months.
• Fruit and flower all year round in tropical areas.\u00a0

Euphorbia thymifolia, more details :

Chemical Content of Euphorbia thymifolia
Phenols, flavonoids, saponins, triterpenes, glycosides, myricil alcohol, teraxerol, tirucalol, kamzinol, hentri-acontane, cosmosin.
Benefits of Euphorbia thymifolia
Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antihelminthic, treats dysentery, colitis, diarrhea, influenza, fever, headaches, hypertension, sprains, breast abscesses.
Simplisia of Euphorbia thymifolia
Information not yet available.

Another Facts for Euphorbia thymifolia :

Synonym of Euphorbia thymifolia
Anisophyllum thymifolium� (L.) Haw., Aplarina microphylla� (Lam.) Raf., Chamaesyce mauritiana� Comm. ex Denis
Habitus of Euphorbia thymifolia
Herb. Annual herb, grows creeping, reaches 25 cm in length
Habitat of Euphorbia thymifolia

• Rocky Area