Snake weed (Engl.)
Euphorbia hirta
RespiratoryA slender-stemmed, annual, hairy, much branched herb. Height: 0.1 meter height Leaves: The leaves are opposite, lanceolate, distichous, toothed along the margin. Flowers: The flowers are very small, in dense round clusters, in the axils of the leaves.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Cough and cold; fever. Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves and flowers. Boil in 3-5 glasses of water for 5 minutes.. Part used: Leaves and flowers | Cataract. Preparation: Get 1 handful of the leaves and crush it by hand. Get the extract. Drop this into the eye.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Get enough quantity of leaves and flowers. Boil in 3-5 glasses of water for 5 minutes. | Get 1 handful of the leaves and crush it by hand. Get the extract. Drop this into the eye.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Grasslands and waste places | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital)
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Euphorbia hirta
- Local Name
- Snake weed (Engl.)
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.