Euphorbia lathyris
euph-latGopher-Plant Caper Spurge The fresh milky juice is exceedingly acrid when applied to the skin and the fruit is highly purgative and poisonous. The juice causes redness, itching, pimples, sometimes gangrene. The symptoms point to its use in erysipelas. Poison Oak, etc. Rheumatic pains during rest. Paralytic, weakness in joints.
Euphorbia lathyris — Materia Medica
Euphorbia lathyris — mind · William Boericke
Delirium and hallucinations. Stupor, coma.
Euphorbia lathyris — face · William Boericke
At first ruddy glow on cheeks, afterwards death-like pallor. Cold perspiration in beads on forehead. Red, puffed, and in spots suppurating. Erythema, beginning on face, gradually extending into the hair parts, and then spreading over whole body, taking eight days to do so; eruption glossy, rough œdematous, with burning and smarting; aggravated by touch and cold air; ameliorated by close room and sweet-oil applications. Fine bran-like desquamation. Sensation of cobwebs. Stinging, smarting, and burning of face when touched.
Euphorbia lathyris — eyes · William Boericke
Almost closed from œdema of lids.
Euphorbia lathyris — nose · William Boericke
End of nose very much inflamed externally. Very sensitive and œdematous mucous membranes with ulceration.
Euphorbia lathyris — mouth · William Boericke
Tongue coated, slimy; acrid taste. Breath cold, musty odor.
Euphorbia lathyris — stomach · William Boericke
Nausea and vomiting of copious clear water, intermingled with white, gelatinous lumps.
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