Families: Euphorbiaceae

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  • Euphorbia hirta

    Botanical Overview Euphorbia hirta, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is a widely distributed medicinal plant known by common names such as asthma-plant, milk weed, and gatherweed. The whole plant and leaves are primarily used in traditional medicine across tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying…


  • Ricinus communis

    Botanical Overview Ricinus communis, commonly known as Castor bean, Castor oil plant, or Palma Christi, belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Africa and South Asia but now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, oil extracted therefrom, and leaves. Energetics This plant is…


  • Croton draconoides

    Botanical Overview Croton draconoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. Detailed information on common names, native regions, and parts used medicinally is not well documented in available authoritative herbals or pharmacopeias. Energetics There is no reliable energetic profile available for Croton draconoides due to insufficient ethnobotanical records. Primary Actions No validated…


  • Alchornea cordifolia

    Botanical Overview Alchornea cordifolia (family Euphorbiaceae) is a widely distributed medicinal plant native to West and Central Tropical Africa. Commonly known as Christmas bush or Heart-leaf tree, its leaves, stem bark, and roots are traditionally used for various medicinal purposes. Energetics The plant is generally considered neutral in temperature with moistening properties. It carries bitter…


  • Croton lechleri

    Botanical Overview Croton lechleri is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, commonly known as Dragon’s blood, Sangre de drago, or Sangre de grado. This tropical tree is native to the Amazon Basin in South America, especially Peru and Ecuador. The medicinal part primarily used is the red latex sap extracted from the bark. Energetics The…