A Review on Toxicity of Snuhi (Euphorbia Nerifolia Linn.)

Abstract

Snuhi (Euphorbia nerifolia Linn.) is a widely known poisonous medicinal plant in Ayurveda. It is categorized un- der Sthavara Upavisha. In Ayurveda, Upavisha is the group of drugs that are less toxic and not so lethal but pro- duces certain toxic symptoms on consumption or administration. Snuhi is one among the Upavisha and a well- known plant in the Indian system of medicine. In the Ayurveda concept, it is believed that toxic material may be useful in various diseases if it is administered properly and similarly even a drug if not administered properly be- comes an acute poison. The present review article highlights overall information about the plant Snuhi, its toxico- logical aspect, management, medico-legal aspect. Keywords: Snuhi, Upavisha, Toxicological aspect