Caper Spurge-Euphorbia lathyris

Caper Spurge (Euphorbia lathyris), also known as GopherSpurge or Mole Plant, is a plant species native to southernEurope, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

It is widely used in the treatment of skin wounds as it has disinfectant properties. It is also said to be effective forpsoriasis. The use of euphorbia, a plant as old as humanhistory, in traditional treatment dates back to ancient times.

Its has been used in traditional medicine and recent researchhas shown it to have potential antiviral, antibacterial, andanticancer properties.