The efficacy and function of the white juice from the stem of the genus Euphorbia

The white juice from the stem of the genus Euphorbia is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, the white juice from the stem of the genus Euphorbia actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look at them right away.

[Source] It is the white latex in the stem of the Euphorbiaceae plant Euphorbia .

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for “Qianjinzi”.

[Chemical composition] The stem contains hexadecane, sitosterol, and the triterpenoid components taraxerol and betulin. The juice contains 1.7% dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA).

[Pharmacological action] See the entry for "Qianjinzi".

【Function】 ① "Kaibao Materia Medica": "Removes dryness and acne."

[Clinical Application] Treatment of snake bites: first make a cross incision on the wound, break off the fresh grass of Aconitum and drip the white juice flowing out onto the incision, once every 5 to 10 minutes; take another piece of fresh grass and mash it and apply it around the wound. 366 cases were treated and all wounds healed.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Kaibao Materia Medica

Although the white juice in the stem of the genus Euphorbia has many magical effects, it cannot be consumed casually. We need to use the medicine according to the user's own situation. I hope everyone will not take it indiscriminately to avoid unnecessary consequences.