Euphorbia peplus
Petty spurge/ Radium weed
Euphorbace
A much maligned little plant, it has a reputation as a weed,
which is probably only because it self seeds so freely and
easily.
If kept within a contained
area, it's usefulness is consistent. It will grow in a wide
range of soil types but does best where the ground does not
dry out completely. It grows to around 30cm in height and
can make an attractive, discreet border.
Do not fuss over it and plant the seed
where you want it to grow.
We have not been able to dry
or extract the therapeutic sap and only ever use the plant
'fresh'.
Packet of 100+ seeds $3.50
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This is one of those remedies that is passed down from
Grandparents. Usually, because they are the ones that are
troubled by 'sun spots, warts and skin irritations' the
most.We use the milky sap from the live plant, carefully daubed
on a sun spot and allowed to dry and it has worked on us consistently over the years.
Care must be used not to allow the sap onto unaffected
skin or anywhere near the eyes.
For wart removal, we use a combination of E.peplus and
Chelidonium majus in turns.
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