Caper Euphorbia Seed Powder
Semen Euphorbiae Pulveratum, Euphorbiae Semen Pulveratum
Qian Jin Zi Shuang

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm; toxic

Part(s) used

Semen euphorbiae

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treament of edema or retained fluid with abdominal distension, oliguria and constipation, amenorrhea due to blood stasis, external use for ringworm and verrucous vegetations.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. its purgative effect is as three times as castor oil.2. its fresh preparation may inhibit the progress of acute lymphatic leukemia, acute and chronic granulocytic leukemia and acute monocytic leukemia.