Small Spurge

(Thyme-leaved Spurge)
Sanskrit: दुग्धिका • Botanical: Euphorbia thymifolia Linn.

Chhoti Dudhi (Euphorbia thymifolia) is a small prostrate herb found throughout India at up to 4500 feet altitude. It exudes white milky latex when broken. The whole plant is used. It is useful in dysentery, diarrhea, and bleeding disorders. It is also applied on wounds and cuts. The plant has tiny opposite leaves arranged along reddish stems. It is one of the common folk medicines used across India. Verse: 291-296.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Quercetin, Gallic acid, Ellagic acid
Also Known As
English: Thyme-leaved Spurge
Sanskrit: दुग्धिका, लघुदुग्धिका, नागजिह्विका
Hindi: छोटी दूधी, दुधेली

What is Small Spurge (Chhoti Dudhi / छोटी दूधी)?

Chhoti Dudhi (Euphorbia thymifolia) is a small prostrate herb found throughout India at up to 4500 feet altitude. It exudes white milky latex when broken. The whole plant is used. It is useful in dysentery, diarrhea, and bleeding disorders. It is also applied on wounds and cuts. The plant has tiny opposite leaves arranged along reddish stems. It is one of the common folk medicines used across India. Verse: 291-296.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
  • Atisarahara (anti-diarrheal)
  • Vranaropana (wound healing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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