Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Euphorbia
The Herbs

(Euphorbia spp. pilulifera, E. hirta)

Poison V

Folk Names: Crown of Thorns, Spurge, Wolf’s Milk, Pill-Bearing Spurge, Catshair, Mziwaziwa

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Saturn

Element: Water

Powers: Purification, Protection

Magical Uses: In Anman, a branch of the euphorbia is brought into a house to cleanse it after childbirth. The euphorbia is also an extremely protective plant, grown indoors or out.

The milky white juice is sometimes used in magical oils and salves, but is extremely poisonous and should not be used carelessly.