Evidence supporting the use of: Euphorbia (unspecified)
For the health condition: Poisoning (general)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Euphorbia species have a long history of use in traditional medicine in various cultures, and some records indicate their application in the management of poisoning or as emetics and purgatives to expel toxins from the body. For example, certain Euphorbia species were used in Ayurvedic and traditional African medicine as drastic purgatives, with the rationale that inducing vomiting or diarrhea could help eliminate ingested poisons. However, these practices were based on the irritant and cathartic properties of Euphorbia latex and extracts, which contain toxic diterpenoids and other compounds. Such use is risky, as Euphorbia is itself toxic and can cause severe gastrointestinal irritation, dehydration, and even death in high doses.

There is no robust scientific evidence or clinical trials supporting the efficacy or safety of Euphorbia for the treatment of poisoning in modern medical practice. Its use for this purpose is largely historical or ethnobotanical, and modern toxicology considers the use of Euphorbia to treat poisoning as potentially dangerous rather than therapeutic. In summary, while there is a traditional precedent for its use in this context, there is little to no scientific validation, and the risks likely outweigh any potential benefits.

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