Euphorbia Cyparissias
OTHER NAME(S): Cypress Spurge, Euforbia, Euforbia Ciprés, Euphorbe Cyprès, Euphorbe Faux-Cyprès, Euphorbe à Feuilles de Cyprès, Euphorbe Petit-Cyprès, Lechetrezna, Rhubarbe des Pauvres, Rhubarbe du Paysan, Euphorbia cyparissias, Euphorbe petit-cyprès
Overview
Euphorbia cyparissias is a plant native to Europe and Mediterranean areas. It contains a milky white liquid that is toxic when touched or consumed.
Euphorbia cyparissias also contains chemicals that might cause cancer.
Despite serious safety concerns, some people use Euphorbia cyparissias for constipation, toothache, warts, corns, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse Euphorbia cyparissias with Euphorbia hirta. These are not the same.
Uses
We currently have no information for Euphorbia cyparissias overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Euphorbia cyparissias is unsafe. The plant contains a poisonous white milky liquid and chemicals that can cause cancer, burning in the mouth, vomiting, and diarrhea. Both fresh and dried products are unsafe.
When applied to the skin: Euphorbia cyparissias is unsafe. It can cause rash, burning, and blisters.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Euphorbia cyparissias is unsafe. The plant contains a poisonous white milky liquid and chemicals that can cause cancer, burning in the mouth, vomiting, and diarrhea. Both fresh and dried products are unsafe.
When applied to the skin: Euphorbia cyparissias is unsafe. It can cause rash, burning, and blisters.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Euphorbia cyparissias is unsafe when taken by mouth or applied to the skin while pregnant or breast-feeding. Avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Euphorbia cyparissias overview.
Dosing
Euphorbia cyparissias contains a milky white liquid that is poisonous. Taking Euphorbia cyparissias by mouth or applying it to the skin is unsafe.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Fleischman D, Meyer JJ, Fowler WC. Keratouveitis from Euphorbia cyparissias exposure is a temporal phenomenon. Clin Ophthalmol 2012;6:851-3. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S32209.
- Bai RB, Zhang YJ, Fan JM, et al. Immune-enhancement effects of oligosaccharides from Codonopsis pilosula on cyclophosphamide induced immunosuppression in mice. Food Funct. 2020;11(4):3306-3315.