Euphorbia prostrata

Common Name : Prostrate Sandmat, red euphorbia
Binomial Name : Euphorbia prostrata
Tamil Name : Siththirap paalaadai ( சித்திரப் பாலாடை )
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Date : 7 May 2015
Place : Sorathur, Tiruvannamalai, TN, India

Uses

---> All parts of Euphorbia prostrata are widely used in African traditional medicine.

---> A leaf decoction is drunk to treat threatened abortion.

---> The pounded aerial parts with pounded shells are taken to treat irregular menstruation.

---> Ground leaves in water are administered against difficult childbirth. In Nigeria a
plant decoction is taken for its astringent, vulnerary and anthelmintic properties

---> The crushed leaves are eaten to treat amoebic dysentery.

---> The leaf extract is applied as an enema to treat inflammations

---> Pregnant women eat the boiled shoots, mixed with sesame, to reduce the risk of miscarriage.

---> A decoction of the whole plant is taken orally to treat painful menstruation.

---> A decoction of the whole plant is used as an eye wash against conjunctivitis

---> Leaf powder mixed with palm oil is rubbed on the head to treat headache.

---> The latex is applied to warts and abscesses.

---> Euphorbia prostrata extract tablets have been marketed in India by Panacea Biotec Ltd.