![]() If latex or root juice gets on the skin, the victim should immediately wash with soap and warm water. Skin irritation, rash, and blistering and eye irritation upon contact. The plants are classified as poisonous plants and their saps can cause irritations of the mouth and throat, vomiting and diarrhea when ingested. This is the reason for the common name of “devil’s backbone, Pedilanthus tithymaloides has been evaluated for use in controlling the organisms that cause malaria, schistosomiasis, and tuberculosis.Īs the stem changes direction each time it grows a leaf, forming a zig-zag pattern. The sap is moderately caustic, although mild by Euphorbia standards, it should still be handled with caution. It does best in a small pot you can change pots to just one size larger when roots become extremely crowded. Liquid fertilizer should be used once a month. Water even more sparingly if the room temperature is below 60 degrees the temperature should never go below 55 degrees. Water sparingly, just enough to make the potting mixture moist. Take care not to over-water, which can cause rotting. It needs some protection from hot summer sun, but it will be happiest in full sun cloudy days. Pedilanthus is very easy to grow as a houseplant. Scientific name: Euphorbia tithymaloides | Family:Euphorbiaceae |Ĭommon name: Devil’s Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia, Redbird Flower, Slipper Flower Based on my research, I am surprised to find that i have at least three Pedilanthus Tithymaloides but unsure of the sub-species or cultivars. ![]() That is the reason why I have chosen to start this series by writing about Pedilanthus Tithymaloides or Eurphorbia Tithymaloides. I tried to give her the best care and last month, it blossomed its very first flower as shown in the picture above. ![]() At the time when I bought it, it is just a very small plant about a few inches tall. There are no contraindications within the indicated daily dose since the devil’s backbone is not classified as a toxic plant but it is essential to consult a doctor before starting its consumption.“COMPETITION IS TOUGH BUT I CHOSE TO DISGUISE AS A PINK LITTLE BIRD… HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL ATTRACT MORE PEOPLE TO SHOWER ME WITH THEIR LOVES…”ĭuring one of the Chinese New Years about 4-5 years back, I went to a nursery and found this plant. Children and people with hypoglycemia and low blood pressure should not consume this plant. The consumption of the devil’s backbone plant is contraindicated in pregnant women, as it can interfere with uterine contractions. Therefore, a daily dose of a maximum of 30 grams of the leaf is recommended, since ingestion of a higher dose can cause paralysis and muscle contractions. There is a risk of poisoning with consumption higher than 30 grams/day. The application on wounds is also traditionally used to accelerate the healing process.īefore starting the consumption of devil’s backbone, a doctor should be consulted and the certification that it is the correct plant is essential, so as not to run the risk of ingesting plant species that are toxic to humans. No more than 30 g of devil’s backbone should be consumed per day, due to the risk of toxic effects in the body with high doses. The popular use of devil’s backbone is made by consuming its leaves in the form of juices, teas, or raw in salads. Medicinal propertiesĭevil’s backbone has anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, healing, analgesic and potentially anti-tumor actions. However, so far there is not enough scientific evidence of this benefit with the direct consumption of the leaves of the plant. ![]() It can be effective in fighting cancer because it has a high cytotoxic property, by attacking cancer cells. Because it has sedative actions, it is also used in patients with psychiatric illnesses, such as panic attacks and schizophrenia. Devil’s backbone is popularly used in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases, diarrheal episodes, fever, cough, and wound healing.
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