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Euphorbia Lathyris

Skin and Topical

Euphorbia lathyris

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Biennial euphorbia used in European and Chinese folk medicine as a purgative, and studied for ingenol mebutate in cancer treatment.

Active Compounds

ingenol mebutatelathyroleuphorbolterpenoids

Traditional Uses

purgative in European folk medicine
mole repellent plant
antitumor research compound source

Modern Uses

purgative
antineoplastic research
topical

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: topical, extract, other
Adult Dose: Medical supervision only; ingenol mebutate pharmaceutical gel
Child Dose: Contraindicated for children
Preparation Notes: Latex highly caustic; pharmaceutical derivative used for actinic keratosis.

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

internal use - highly toxic latex
pregnancy
children

Possible Side Effects

severe irritant
chemical burns from latex

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