Euphorbia milii (The Crown of Christ) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Euphorbia milii (The Crown of Christ) — family Euphorbiacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 5 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 58 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Ascariasis : Plant part used: PARASITICIDE AND VETERINARY PRODUCTS. Documented pharmacological profile: Albendazole-like.
   According to PRADYUTHA AC (2022): In-vitro anthelmintic activity results confirmed the potential bioactivity of EM leaf & flower extracts & could be a promising source for the development of effective anthelmintic drugs.
2. Cancer : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Méthotrexate-like.
   According to Agarwal S (2024): Modern research has highlighted its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, & anticancer potential. In vitro studies have demonstrated significant cytotoxic effects on cancer cell lines, while in vivo studies have supported its anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial effects. According to Riet K (2024): The delivery of anticancer drugs using nanotechnology is a promising approach aimed at improving the therapeutic efficacy & reducing the toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents.
3. Oxidative stress : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Acide ascorbique-like.
   According to PRADYUTHA AC (2022): The current research investigates the antioxidant prospect of E. The antioxidant action of the EM leaf & flower extracts was determined using the DPPH free radical scavenging assay. According to Agarwal S (2024): Modern research has highlighted its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, & anticancer potential.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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