The phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and toxicity of Euphorbia semen

Euphorbia semen, the dried and ripe seed of Euphorbia lathyris Linnaeus, is widely cultivated for traditional medicine use. This semen is used to expel water, help with phlegm retention, promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, cure tinea and scabies, and treat amenorrhea, snakebites, terminal schistosomiasis, anuria and constipation. This review provides updated, comprehensive and categorized information on the local and traditional...