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Indian Spurge Tree

Submitted by admin on 27 August 2024
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Scientific name
Euphorbia nivulia
English Name
Indian Spurge Tree
Malayalam name
ഇലക്കളളി
Common name
Common milk hedge

Description

  1. Habit : Shrub
  2. Habitat : Rocky hills in moist and dry deciduous forests
  3. Leaves : Shrunk into spikes, fleshy in nature
  4. Flowers : When viewed as a whole,looks like a single flower
  5. Bark : Thick and rough
How to use
  1. Hemorrhoids : Turmeric powder is mixed with latex and applied externally
  2. Dental caries : Root of plant is chewed.
  3. Ulcers /Wounds : Wounds are cured by applying steamed leaves of Snuhi for 5-6 days.
Parts used
Root,leaf,stem and milky latex
Uses

Hemorrhoids,Dental caries,Ulcers/wounds

Propagation & Cultivation

It is propagated through stem cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil.It thrives in warm climates; ideal temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C.Requires full sunlight for optimal growth but can tolerate partial shade.