Euphorbia Antiquorum vs Ricinus communis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Euphorbia Antiquorum

Euphorbia antiquorum

Digestive

Digestive

Euphorbia Antiquorum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ricinus communis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Succulent tree from South and Southeast Asia used in Siddha medicine as a purgative, abortifacient, and topical remedy.

Tropical shrub whose seeds yield castor oil (laxative) and deadly ricin toxin; wide traditional use.

Active Compounds

antiquorin, euphol, cycloeuphordenol, terpenoids

ricinoleic acid, ricin (toxic in seeds), ricinine, fatty acids

Traditional Uses

purgative treatment in Siddha medicine, skin disease topical remedy, traditional abortifacient use

constipation, skin conditions, hair growth, labor induction, inflammation

Modern Uses

purgative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

castor oil laxative, skin moisturizer, hair growth stimulation, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Medical supervision only; small doses only

Castor oil: 15-60ml as laxative; topical for skin/hair

Contraindications

pregnancy - abortifacient, children, eye contact

bowel obstruction, pregnancy (avoid as laxative), seeds ingestion

Side Effects

severe GI irritation, latex burns

GI cramping, diarrhea, seed ingestion causes ricin poisoning

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E