In the list of medicinal perennials of the Euphorbia family you will find Euphorbia Pallas (Fisher) - Euphorbia fischeriana. Consider the properties and features of the most popular milkweed, as well as evaluate the dangerous moments in use, ways to avoid and correct them.
Plant description
The name got on behalf of the scientist Pallas S. P., who worked for many years on the study of a rare plant. Another name - from the German botanist Fyodor Fisher.
Plant height - up to 40 cm, the stem is often pubescent. The leaves are brownish-green, dense and of different shapes (from ellipsoid to narrowed long, obtuse), up to 9 cm long. The lower leaves are darker, up to 1 cm in size and with scales. Up to five umbrella colors appear at the end of spring.
The fruit is called trehoureshnik has a length of 7 mm and a width of 8 mm. Seeds ovoid, brown. The ground portion of Pallas euphorbia grass abundantly produces juice - “milk”. The root system is yellow-brown in color, juicy, branched and thickened.
Familiarize yourself with the medicinal properties of such plants as birch, marsh, avran medicinal, golden root, cuff, St. John's wort, mountain arnica, small basil, curled thistle, goose onion, golden mustache, soapworm, blue cyanosis, and crested hollow.
But we will not be able to meet Fisher's spurge; only the slopes of the steppes and the soil of China, Eastern Siberia (in the Danube region), and Northern Mongolia with a rocky foundation are suitable. The grass of the milkweed Fischer is listed in the Red Book (Chita region, RF), although it is found in vegetable gardens as a weed.
Chemical composition
In official medicine, scientists conduct active studies of the composition of the plant in order to produce drugs. Euphorbia Pallas famous for a lot of selenium in every part of the plant. 
A sufficient number of phytosteroids, alkaloids, resins, saponins, glycosides, coumarins, steroids, organic acids, toxins, bitterness of flavonoids, triterpenoids, antraglycosides, vitamin C, hormones (male): phytoecdysteroids and phytoandrogens has been found sufficient for the approval of the medicinal properties of the plant.
Important! Euphorbia Fisher is recognized as the most useful of all types of euphorbia due to lactones, counteracting harmful bacteria, fungi and even metastasis of malignant tumors.In chemistry, lactones are esters of hydroxy acids, used in the synthesis of organic matter, as well as for the manufacture of drugs. There are lactones dietary supplements, for example, with a sterilizing agent β-propiolactone. Now consider the effect of plant chemistry on the human body.
What is the use?
The variety of useful properties of the “peasant root” is impressive, so its use cures almost all diseases. Euphorbia Pallas is distinguished by immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, stimulating, tonic, aphrodisiac, as well as laxative, emetic properties. It promotes blood formation and blood coagulation, and therefore is used in the form of prevention of heart attack, stroke, thrombophlebitis. 
Even in the medicine of the time of Genghis Khan, as well as Tibetan medicine, Pallas euphorbia proved its healing properties - laxatives and antihelminthic. Powder grass and leaves used in this field. The strength of the medicinal action and the appearance of the roots, it is similar to ginseng.
What is interesting - both of them prolong youth and impart great strength. The Chinese use Pallas spurge to cure bone tuberculosis and diseases of the lymphatic system. Echinococcosis of the liver and venereal diseases with its help, Mongolian healers have learned to win.
Did you know? There is a popular belief that this root is a medieval magical mandrake because of the common forms that are similar to the human image. This fact also influenced the appearance of the name "man-root". The root protects against damage if it is put in a bag and worn around the neck.The use of euphorbia Pallas is most often relevant for treatment by folk methods, and therefore the name has a folk - "man-root" because of the popular property of the underground part of the plant to cure male ailments (chronic too): prostate adenoma, problems of potency, prostatitis, infertility, testicular disease after measles.
These are the results of research by Tomsk scientists. And since women also have male hormones in their bodies, this spurge is suitable for the victory over myoma and mastopathy, female infertility, inflammation, fibromyoma, and cyst. A positive result comes from the normalization of the balance of hormones under the action of phyto-androgens.
In continuation - Euphorbia Pallas can defeat many cancers:
- sarcomas;
- lymphosarcoma;
- external cancer;
- leukemia (few other plants treat it);
- incurable rotting cancer ulcers;
- anemia (anemia);
- cancer of the rectum, liver, kidney, duodenum, stomach.
The action against cancer diseases is also known: blood-red geranium, aconite, catalpa, hellebore, autumn crocus, momordica, holonium mahonia, sweet potato, purple stonecrop, tomatoes, Manchurian nut, amaranth, radish, sunberry, saffron.
"Man-root" - strong in immunomodulation body and stimulating recovery from cancer and other serious illnesses of a general nature. It is characteristic of him to purify the blood due to selenium in chemical composition, so chemo and radiation therapy is a reason for effective use.
Proven anti-infective effect of milkweed on the body. Also modern scientific medicine has established that he - anticoagulanthelping to treat hemocoagulation disorders. Pulmonary diseases are also in the zone of active action: bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis.
We note the following advantages: the ability to tone up, fight epilepsy, diseases of the bladder and kidneys, Giardia, skin tuberculosis, gastritis, gastric ulcer and other problems of the digestive tract. It is good to use this tool also with the aim of improving metabolism and losing weight.
Medical applications
Euphorbia is a material for the production of aqueous and alcoholic tinctures, powders, pills, decoctions. During the intake of drugs inside there is a slight relief of the chair.
Tibetan medicine practices anthrax treatment with a decoction of rhizomes. Root powder or dry, shredded leaves are used to heal significantly damaged skin and those affected by fungus, eczema, ringworm, purulent wounds, burns and boils, too.
It is enough to sprinkle the damaged area and make a dry dressing. In addition, the juice removes birthmarks, calluses and warts. He also relieves toothache.
- The recipe for a remedy for uterine myoma, cyst, mastopathy, adenoma, erectile dysfunction, infertility, prostatitis.
Ingredients:
- Pallas Euphorbia root - 5 g.
- Boiling water - 0.5 liters.
There are many varieties of milkweed. Some are grown in the garden (cypress), others - at home, and try to get rid of the third in the garden.
- Now consider the preparation of the house and the use of tincture of the “peasant root” for the treatment of cancer, anemia, tuberculosis, leukemia, diseases of the bladder and kidneys, sarcoma, asthma, epilepsy, and stomach ulcers.
Ingredients:
- Milkweed root - 10 g.
- Alcohol (70%) - 0.5 l.
You can drink the filtered liquid by selecting one of the options:
- First, 15 drops 3 times a day, and then add another drop every day. When there will be 30 drops, start the dose reduction also 1 drop per day before the initial amount. It turns out the month of admission.
- 8-10 drops taken half an hour before meals three times a day.
- First, drink 1 drop half an hour before meals three times, adding 1 drop each day every day. After a month, from 30 drops every day to decrease by 1 to the initial amount (1 drop).
Important! The course of treatment should always be coordinated with the doctor, since the number of days and other features are related to the goal of treatment, complications and features of the disease.
The course of oncology treatment is up to 1 year, for example, impotence therapy or, say, uterine fibroids, anemia - up to six months. Due to the extensive therapeutic effect, peasant-root is widely used for prevention. To do this, twice - in spring and autumn - for 1.5 months to take spurge.
Contraindications and side effects
Euphorbia Pallas brings not only tremendous benefits, but also harm. Mostly with individual intolerance, pregnancy and lactation, allergies, up to 18 years.
In addition, it is recommended to be especially careful with the dosage, because the plant is considered poisonous. Therefore, it can: cause vomiting, burning sensation in the mouth, pain in the stomach, loose stools with blood, headache. And in the case of untimely assistance provided - violations of cardiac activity, loss of consciousness and even death.
First aid:
- emergency call;
- immediate gastric lavage with activated carbon with sodium bicarbonate solution (2%);
- taking a huge amount of liquid (well, if it is jelly or cold milk).
If the treatment was external, burns and ulcers on the skin are possible. A runny nose will appear in the airways, and as a result of “jelly” getting into the eyes, absolute blindness, redness, and tears are possible.
Preparation and storage of medical raw materials
In the autumn, the rhizome of the plant is dug out or in July, as soon as the ground part withers. To guard against poison, the procedure is carried out in special glasses ("canned") and glovesnot permeable to moisture. The roots are carefully removed from the ground, washed and dried in the sun. The bark itself will begin to lag behind, then it is removed and the root is cut into pieces. Dry in a well ventilated area, changing position.
Spring milkweed harvest is practiced too. Compliance with all rules will ensure the desired result.
Did you know? In the people since ancient times there are beliefs associated with the preparation of the "peasant-root." Only the one who sees the place of the lightning strike will find it. In Siberia, people believe: the root itself chooses a good herbalist, so not everyone can find it.In any case, Euphorbia Pallas has an irreplaceable therapeutic effect, but it is not recommended to work with it without a doctor. On this depends the positive result of your treatment and the ability to avoid aggravation of the condition. Evaluate the effect of the drug on all sides and be healthy!
