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Pill-bearing Spurge

Euphorbia hirta

Pill-bearing spurge is an upright annual or perennial plant that can grow up to 50 cm (20 in.). It has clusters of tiny blooms and oval-pointed leaves.

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As the name suggests, this herb has long been used to alleviate asthma in Asian cultures.

Although the pill-bearing spurge is native to Australia and India, it is widely used in these regions. When a plant is in blossom, its aerial components are collected.

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References

  • Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 209.
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