Plant source: Euphorbia antiquorum, a shrub with spiny stems and milky latex. Active compounds: Primarily diterpenoids, along with flavonoids and triterpenes.
Traditional uses: Used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments including skin infections, rheumatism, gout, and respiratory issues.
Potential pharmacological activities: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, analgesic, antidiabetic.