Traditional Herbs from Euphorbia tirucalli
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- Outer skin of 5-10 broken bones, wash thoroughly and grind until smooth.
- Attach to the broken part and wrap tightly with a clean cloth.
- Change the dressing once a day." ],"new_wound
- Cut the stem of the broken bone.
- Collect the sap then apply it to the affected area.
What is Euphorbia tirucalli Looks like??
Parts of Euphorbia tirucalli that could be used
Euphorbia tirucalli Distribution
Originating from tropical Africa, and widespread in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, America, the West Indies, and islands in the Pacific Ocean. In Indonesia, this plant is often planted as a hedge and ornamental plant, and has been used by the community as a traditional medicine, including to treat broken bones. The plant sap contains the compounds euphorbone, taraxasterol, α-lactucerol, euphol, and resin compounds, where these compounds are able to treat wounds punctured by thorns or glass.
Agroecology of Euphorbia tirucalli
Broken bones plants like open places exposed to direct sunlight, living in areas with an altitude of up to 2,000 m above sea level. Able to adapt in areas with rainfall of 250-500 mm/year and annual temperatures ranging from 21-28 °C. This species grows in almost all types of soil with a pH of 6-8.5.
Morphology of Euphorbia tirucalli
- The fibrous roots will be elongated and woody when mature.
- The stem is green, the stem will branch in two transversely after the stem grows 1 inch, and so on until it looks like broken branches, gummy like milk and poisonous.
- There are leaves at the tip of young twigs, small, lanceolate shape, falls off quickly.
- Flowers at the tip of the stem, compound arranged like a bowl, greenish yellow.
- The fruit will burst (if cook) and threw the grain.
Cultivation of Euphorbia tirucalli
- Vegetative propagation (stem cuttings).
- Cut the base of the plant and peel it a little about 10 cm. Plant it in the planting medium.
Euphorbia tirucalli, more details :
Chemical Content of Euphorbia tirucalli
Euphorbone, taraksasterol, α-lactucerol, euphol, caoutchouc, terpenes (cyclotirucaneol, cycloeuphordenol, tirucalicine, tirucaligine, euphorginol, euphorcinol), saponins, tannins, phenolic compounds.
Benefits of Euphorbia tirucalli
Treats calluses (clavus), warts, accelerates healing of broken bones (fractures), yaws, enlarged and itchy moles, toothache, stomach pain, nerve pain, and treats new wounds.
Simplisia of Euphorbia tirucalli
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Synonym of Euphorbia tirucalli
Arthrothamnus tirucalli� (L.) Klotzsch & Garcke, Euphorbia geayi� Costantin & Gallaud, Euphorbia laro� Drake
Habitus of Euphorbia tirucalli
Bush. Annual upright shrub, reaching 2-6 m high
Habitat of Euphorbia tirucalli
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