What are the harmful effects of Sun Spurge on the human body? Latest interpretation

1. What harm does it do to humans?

1. Poisoning from accidental ingestion: Sun Spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia) is a common herbaceous plant. Although it can be made into traditional Chinese medicine, it is toxic and requires attention in daily life. Its plant contains a white sap that flows out when broken, and this white sap contains toxins. If accidentally ingested, it may cause poisoning, is harmful to the human body, and requires prompt medical treatment. If it is grown and cared for at home, be sure to prevent children and small animals from putting it in their mouths.

2. Skin contact: Not only can accidental ingestion be harmful; direct contact with bare skin can also cause allergic redness and swelling, and may even become inflamed and ulcerated, making the harm relatively serious. Sun Spurge has a very wide distribution range. If you see this plant, never break it easily.

2. Basic introduction

1. Family and genus: Sun Spurge is a herbaceous plant in the family Euphorbiaceae and the genus Euphorbia. It is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant and has many alternative names, also called Five Clouds, Cat's Eye Grass, Five Phoenix Grass, etc.

2. Morphological characteristics: Sun Spurge is not tall, branches from the base of the stem, and has a purplish-red color. Its leaves are alternate, obovate or spoon-shaped, without petioles, and the middle part of the leaf margin has fine serrations. The overall inflorescence is a multi-branched cyme, with five umbel rays, and the seeds are ovate.

3. Distribution area: Sun Spurge has a very wide distribution range and is found in all provinces and regions nationwide except Xinjiang and Tibet.