Asthma Plant
Euphorbia Hirta
Asthma Plant
Euphorbia Hirta
Euphorbia hirta, commonly known as asthma-plant or garden spurge.
It is a pantropical weed that originated in the tropical regions of the Americas.
The plant has reddish, hairy stems and leaves with serrated margins.
It produces small, dense, rounded clusters of flowers.
It is widely used in traditional herbal medicine for various ailments, including respiratory issues like asthma.
The plant contains a milky sap.
Euphorbia Hirta
Euphorbia hirta, commonly known as asthma-plant or garden spurge.
It is a pantropical weed that originated in the tropical regions of the Americas.
The plant has reddish, hairy stems and leaves with serrated margins.
It produces small, dense, rounded clusters of flowers.
It is widely used in traditional herbal medicine for various ailments, including respiratory issues like asthma.
The plant contains a milky sap.
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