A REVIEW ON PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY OF MEDICINAL PLANT: EUPHORBIA MILII DES MOUL

Abstract

Euphorbia milii Des Moul is a Madagascar-native deciduous shrub that is frequently planted for decorative purposes. Allied with family Euphorbiaceae. It is frequently referred to as a "Christ-plant" in English and "Kontok Mukut" in local language. It has been widely used as folk medicine from ancient times. Historically, the plant has been utilised as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antispasmodic, anticancer, and antitussive agent, as well as a parasite and wart treatment. The major chemical elements identified in Euphorbia milii Des Moul are flavonoids, triterpenes, $\bete$-sitosterol, lupeol, cycloartenol, $\bete$-amyrin acetate and euphol. This study summarises the last two decades worth of scientific articles and books on this plant, highlighting its pharmacological action and health advantages against a variety of disorders.