Euphorbia resinifera (English spelling)

Japanese: Euphorbia resinifera(英語表記)Euphorbiaresinifera
Euphorbia resinifera (English spelling)

...Many are used medicinally, such as castor bean, known as a laxative. The latex of Euphorbia resinifera in northwest Africa is called gum euphorbia and was used as a treatment for angina pectoris. Some are highly valued for their horticultural qualities due to their unusual shapes and beautiful bracts. Castor bean, Euphorbia mundi, Snowdrop, and Poinsettia are cultivated.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Euphorbia resinifera" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…ハズや下剤として知られるヒマなど薬用となるものも多い。北西アフリカのEuphorbia resiniferaの乳液は,ガム・ユーフォルビアと呼ばれ,狭心症の治療薬として用いられた。珍奇な形態や美しい苞葉によって園芸的価値の高いものもあり,ヒマや,トウダイグサ属のハナキリン,ハツユキソウ,ポインセチアなどが栽培される。…

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