▶️ Euphorbia trigona

by Sarah on February 08, 2023 in Euphorbiaceae

Traditional Herbs from Euphorbia trigona

constipation

Take the sap of the African milk tree.
Drop the sap\u00a0in palm wine.
Drink to relieve\u00a0severe cases of constipation.

What is Euphorbia trigona Looks like??

Parts of Euphorbia trigona that could be used

Latex

Euphorbia trigona Distribution

African milk tree originates from tropical Africa - Gabon, Congo, Congo, Angola, Malawi. E. trigona is the most widely planted succulent shrub. This plant is widely commercialized as an ornamental plant, hedge plant and potted plant in tropical and subtropical areas. This plant is sometimes taken from the wild for local medicinal use.
Agroecology of Euphorbia trigona
Euphorbia trigona prefers to grow in full sun, but can tolerate moderate shade. This species seems to grow in almost any soil with a pH ranging from pH 6.1-7.8. The average annual temperature is 10-30 °C.
Morphology of Euphorbia trigona

Stems have milky latex, triangular shape (has 3 corners), spines 3 mm, divergent, leathery.
Leaves up to 2.5 mm, ovate, leathery.
Cyathia flowers solitary or in groups, bracts about 3.5 x 4 mm, ovate, obtuse, toothed, glands 5 to 2.2 mm, flower stalk about 2.5 mm, ovate, appears at the tip of the tree, many stamens, jointed filaments, 2.6 mm; female flowers erect, ovary about 3.7 mm, 3-celled, 3 styles, ovule 1.
Fruit capsule up to 7 mm, 3-lobed, 3.5 mm, ovate breech.

Cultivation of Euphorbia trigona
Propagation is carried out vegetatively with cuttings and stem fragments.

Euphorbia trigona, more details :

Chemical Content of Euphorbia trigona
Alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, 8-methoxyingol esters, lectins, ingol type diterpenoids.
Benefits of Euphorbia trigona
Treats severe cases of constipation, epileptic attacks, urinary tract infections, relieves symptoms of inflammation, has strong erythrocyte agglutination ability. Has antimicrobial and immunostimulant activity
Simplisia of Euphorbia trigona

Another Facts for Euphorbia trigona :

Synonym of Euphorbia trigona
Euphorbia hermentiana Lem.
Habitus of Euphorbia trigona
Bush. Succulent shrub or tree, annual, reaching 1.8 m high
Habitat of Euphorbia trigona