Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia

Snuhi, commonly known as Common milk hedge is one of most commonly used herb for the alleviation of inflammatory conditions and allergic conditions. The name Snuhi means that the plant exudes milky latex. Snuhi is also known as Vajradruma as it is a drastic purgative.

Institute of Applied food Allergy guided by Dr.Gupta, have been studying on readily available herbs for the purpose of alleviating allergic condition. Our experts studied on Snuhi and proven the plant’s therapeutic activities like Purgative, Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory, Insecticidal actions etc. Snuhi can be used in various diseases like piles, fever, skin diseases, swelling etc. The isolated flavanoids in hydro ethanolic extract of Snuhi shows anti carcinogenic potential. Extract of Snuhi also shows hepatoprotective action which aids its use in hepatotoxicity. Nowadays Snuhi is also used for treating allergic conditions.

Action of Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia in Allergies

IAFA experts have successfully proven the antiallergic property of the plant Snuhi. The plant contains phytoconstituents like nerifoliol, nerifolione, cycolonivulval, euphol, calcium malate etc. These phytoconstituents aids the antiallergic and anti-inflammatory property of Snuhi. It can be effectively used to alleviate skin allergic conditions.

Vernacular Names and Classification

Botanical name	Euphorbia neriifolia
Family	Euphorbiaceae
Native Names
Sanskrit Name	Snuhi, Vajraduma, Guda
Hindi Name	Sehund
English Name	Common milk hedge
Malayalam Name	Ilakkalli
Kannada Name	Elegalli
Marathi Name	Nevagunda

Ayurveda Reference of Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia

Morphology of Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia

Large shrub
Branches have pairs of stipular spines
Leaves are very small and obovate
Inflorescence is cyme
Fruits are capsule

Geographical Distribution of Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia

Snuhi is mainly growing in South Indian states. In most of the places it is cultivated as a hedge plant.

Phytoconstituents of Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia

The plant contains phytoconstituents like nerifoliol, nerifolione, cycolonivulval, euphol, calcium malate etc.

Parts Used of Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia

Latex
Root
Stem
Leaf

Dosage of Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia

Root Powder (mula churna) – 0.5 -1 g
Latex (kshira) – 125-250 mg
Leaf juice (patra swarasa) – 2-5 drops

Medicinal Properties of Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia

Virecaka – purgative
Sulahara – relieves pain
Sophahara – relieves swelling
Unmadahara – relieves insanity
Dipana – carminative
Arsoghna – useful in piles
Kushtaghna – relieves skin diseases
Vishaghna – useful in poisoning
Vranahara – useful in wounds

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Home Remedies of Snuhi – Euphorbia neriifolia

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine popular in India. It uses plans and plant products that are easily and commonly available in nature as medicine. Snuhi is one of the commonly seen herbs and it have different medicinal uses like,

To induce purgation (Virecanartha) – Operculina turpethum is impregnated with latex of Snuhi and taken with honey and ghee.
In Piles (Arsas) – Latex of Snuhi is mixed with Curcuma longa, Luffa acutangula, Rock salt and cow’s urine is applied on arsas.
In skin diseases (Kushta) – Root powder of Snuhi is made into a paste and applied over skin to cure kushta.
In Swelling (Sotha) – Powder of Snuhi is made into a paste and applied over area of swelling.
In Fistula in ano (Bhagandara) – Latex of Snuhi is mixed with Curcuma longa, Luffa acutangula, Rock salt and cow’s urine is used.
In Anaemia (Pandu) – Snuhi root is powdered and taken with honey to cure pandu
In abdominal pain (Udarasula) – Powder of Snuhi along with honeyis administered.
In indigestion (Ajirna) – Root of Snuhi powdered and taken after food.

From ancient times itself Ayurveda is popular medical system in India. It uses different herbs seen all around as medicine. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA have been conducting research studies to find out different phytoconstituents of herbs and their action in body. The knowledge acquired by our experts through these studies are used in preparation of medicines and providing better treatment. IAFA is the provider of safe and effective treatment for a wide range of diseases, mainly allergic diseases all based on Ayurveda.

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Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta, Ayurvedic Allergist