Euphorbia pekinensis
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Euphorbia pekinensis, the Peking spurge, is a flowering plant native to Asia.
Medicinal uses
It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is called dàjǐ (Chinese: 大戟).[2]
See also
- Chinese herbology 50 fundamental herbs
References
- ^ "Euphorbia pekinensis information from NPGS/GRIN". Retrieved 2008-02-05.
- ^ "Euphorbia pekinensis - Plants For A Future database report". Retrieved 2008-02-05.