The efficacy and function of Euphorbia alpina

Euphorbia alpina is a very common medicinal material in life. It can be used to make medicinal food and medicine. Euphorbia alpina has a wide range of uses, so you can choose it with confidence. Let’s take a look at it together.

【English name】 mountain Euphorbia

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the root of Euphorbia alpina of the Euphorbiaceae family.

[Original form] Euphorbia alpina is a perennial herb, 5-10cm tall. The upper part is covered with white curly pubescence; the base of the stem is covered with membranous scales; branches are branched from the base, and the branches are spreading or ascending. Leaves are alternate; petiole is extremely short; leaf blade is elliptical or obovate, green with purple, 0.5-1.2cm long, 0.3-0.7cm wide, obtuse or acute at apex, cuneate at base; leaves at base of inflorescence are arranged in whorls of 3-4, rhombic-round or obovate, 0.5-0.8cm long, 0.3-0.8cm wide. The involucre is hemispherical; there are 5 glands, which are transversely oblong, the styles are united at the base, and the apex is ± capitate and entire. The capsule is spherical, about 3mm in diameter, with fine particles; the seeds are smooth and the caruncle is convex. Flowering and fruiting period is from May to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in alpine meadows at an altitude of 3500-5400m.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly sweet; cold in nature

【Meridian】 Liver; Spleen

【Functions and indications】Removing dampness; relieving itching; promoting tissue regeneration. Mainly used for ringworm and impetigo

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The root is used as medicine for hemostasis, analgesia and tissue regeneration.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the medicinal value of Euphorbia alpina. For most people in real life, there is no need to worry about side effects when using Euphorbia alpina to treat diseases. Therefore, using Euphorbia alpina to treat diseases is an effective and practical treatment method, and it has been widely used in clinical practice.