CYPRESS MEDITERRANEAN CYPRESS SPURGE

CYPRESS (MEDITERRANEAN) (Cupressus sempervirens L.) ++

Synonym :
- C. sempervirens var. stricta Aiton.

Activities (Cypress) :
- Anthelminthic (f; WOI); Antiseptic (f; EFS); Astringent (1; HHB); Diaphoretic (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; EFS); Expectorant (1; EFS; PH2); Hemostat (f; EFS); Insectifuge (f; WOI); Pectoral (f; EFS); Stimulant (f; KAB); Vasoconstrictor (f; EFS).

Indications (Cypress) :
- Bleeding (f; EFS); Bronchosis (f; HHB; PH2); Cold (f; PH2); Cough (f; PH2); Diarrhea (1; HHB); Fever (f; EFS); Hemorrhoid (1; HHB; KAB); Infection (f; EFS); Pertussis (f; EFS; WOI); Varicosis (1; HHB); Water Retention (f; EFS); Worm (f; HHB).

Dosages (Cypress) :
- 0.5 - 2 g fluid extract (HHB); 0.15 - 0.2 g aqueous extract (HHB).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Cypress) :
- Not covered (AHP). Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages (PH2) Large doses may irritate kidney (PH2).


CYPRESS SPURGE (Euphorbia cyparissias L.) X

Activities (Cypress Spurge) :
- Allergenic (1; PH2); Carcinogenic (1; PH2); Diuretic (f; PH2); Immunostimulant (1; PH2); Irritant (1; PH2); Laxative (1; PH2); Toxic (1; PH2).

Indications (Cypress Spurge) :
- Acrochordon (f; JLH); Callus (f; JLH); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, face (f; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Constipation (f; PH2); Corn (f; PH2); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Diarrhea (f; PH2); Eczema (f; HHB); Erysipelas (f; HHB); Gastrosis (f; JLH); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Immunodepression (1; PH2); Itch (f; HHB); Psoriasis (f; HHB); Respirosis (f; PH2); Stomachache (f; HHB); Toothache (f; PH2); Uterosis (f; JLH); Wart (f; PH2); Water Retention (f; PH2); Wen (f; JLH).

Dosages (Cypress Spurge) :
- Avoid!

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Cypress Spurge) :
- Not covered (AHP). Canadian regulations do not allow euphorbias in food (HHB). I too, think most of them are too dangerous to take. Ingenan esters are cocarcinogenic and proflammatory. Milk ( chyle in PH2) can cause blisters, burns, itch, and reddening (PH2).