Sanskrit name: Dugdhika
Botanical name: Euphorbia prostrata
Habitat: It is native to South America and West Indies.
Energetics:
- Rasa (taste): Salty, pungent, Bitter, Sweet
- Virya (action): Heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive effects): Pungent
- Dosha (Constitution): Balances kapha and vata, aggravates pitta
General information
An extract from Euphorbia prostrata is highly rich in flavonoids, phenols, and phenolic acid. This herb is helpful in treating respiratory disorders and common cold and cough. It is a pitta pacifying herb and is helpful for those who are suffering from pitta dosha. It also helps in keeping the digestive system healthy.
Contraindications
No such information on side effects is available on this Herb. However, we recommend to consume this herb under proper medical guidance. Avoid in pregnancy.