Amman Pacharisi / Snake Weed (Raw)

Amman Pacharisi / Snake Weed (Raw) - 100 gm

Botanical Name :Euphorbia Thymifolia English Name :Snake Weed Tamil Name : Amman Pacharisi Hindi Name : Dudhiya Malayalam Name : Nela Paalai Telugu Name : Reddine Narolu

About :
The plants are annual or perennial herbs, woody shrubs, or trees with a caustic, poisonous milky latex. The roots are fine or thick and fleshy or tuberous. Many species are more or less succulent, thorny, or unarmed. The main stem and mostly also the side arms of the succulent species are thick and fleshy, 15?91 cm tall. .The plant also contains beta-carotene, vitamin C, and phenolics. Euphorbia is widely used to clear up the respiratory tract and for the treatment of asthma. It has a broncho-dilatory effect that helps to relieve the symptoms of most respiratory diseases. The root of the plant also possesses anti-emetic properties and can combat vomiting. As mentioned earlier, although the leaves, flowers, and roots possess medicinal properties, the latex is quite poisonous and can cause damage to the skin or any other surface of the body.

Benefits :
The leaves of Snake Weed are known to be helpful in treating skin irritations. The milky sap, while poisonous, can be used to clear up warts on the surface of the skin. An extract made from the crushed Snake Weed flower can heal eye infections and inflammations like conjunctivitis. The plant is believed to promote healing in cases of dengue fever by facilitating the production of platelets. It is also known for its anthelmintic properties, and it can be used to get rid of worms and other parasitic organisms. Snake Weed is also considered to boost breast milk production in lactating mothers. Snake Weed can be used in the treatment of venereal diseases like gonorrhea. In fact, it has also found use in the treatment of impotency, premature ejaculation, and other sexual disorders. The root of euphorbia can be made into a paste and used for healing stomach pain. However, it should be consumed only in recommended doses, else it can induce vomiting. Euphorbia is also said to possess antiviral properties, and it has been used in the treatment of dysentery and to alleviate the symptoms of diarrhea.