All-Grass of Common Poinsettia
- Chinese
- 一品红
- Pinyin
- Yi Pin Hong
- Latin
- Herba Euphorbiae Pulcherrimae
Known in TCM as Yi Pin Hong (一品红), this bitter and acrid, cool herb enters the Liver and Heart. Traditionally, it cools blood and stops bleeding, most often applied for menorrhagia and traumatic injury. Modern research has identified Oleanane triterpenoids (euphorimaoid A, euphorimaoid B) among its active constituents.
Part used: Whole herb
Also Known As
Latin: Herba Euphorbiae Pulcherrimae | Pinyin: Yi Pin Hong | Chinese: 一品红
TCM Properties
- Taste
- bitter, acrid
- Temperature
- cool
- Channels
- Liver, Heart
Traditional Use
Primary Actions
- Cools blood and stops bleeding … used for menorrhagia, hemoptysis, and traumatic hemorrhage from heat in the blood level
- Regulates menstruation and dissipates stasis … used for irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and blood stasis patterns
Secondary Actions
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain … used externally and internally for traumatic injury, fractures, and toxic swellings
- Invigorates blood circulation … used for pain and stiffness from blood stasis obstructing the collaterals
Modern Research
Active Compounds
- Oleanane triterpenoids (euphorimaoid A, euphorimaoid B) … novel bioactive triterpenoids isolated from aerial parts; cytotoxic activity
- β-Sitosterol and stigmasterol … phytosterols with anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties
- Germanicol acetate and cycloartenol … pentacyclic triterpenoids
- Amyrin acetate (α- and β-amyrin) … triterpenoids with anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activity
- Pulcherrol … novel phytosterol isolated from the latex
Studied Effects
- Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative, and muscle relaxant … two isolated flavonoids demonstrate significant in vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity; sedative and muscle relaxant effects confirmed in rodent models; molecular docking identifies key receptor binding targets (PMID 35722143)
PubMed References
Safety & Interactions
Contraindications
- Pregnancy … emmenagogue and blood-moving properties; menstrual-regulating action contraindicated throughout pregnancy
Cautions
- Latex irritation … the milky white latex of Euphorbia pulcherrima is irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; wear gloves and avoid contact; not the same toxicity concern as phorbol-ester-containing Euphorbia species, but caution still warranted
- Not a standard Chinese pharmacopoeia herb … primarily used in folk medicine of southern China; formal clinical safety and pharmacokinetic data is limited
- MSK page not found … drug interaction data not available from Memorial Sloan Kettering integrative medicine database
Conditions
- Menorrhagia Traditional ★★★☆☆ JSON
- Traumatic Injury Traditional ★★★☆☆ JSON
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All-Grass of Common Poinsettia used for?
All-Grass of Common Poinsettia is traditionally used to Cools blood and stops bleeding … used for menorrhagia, hemoptysis, and traumatic hemorrhage from heat in the blood level, Regulates menstruation and dissipates stasis … used for irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and blood stasis patterns. Research has investigated its effects on: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative, and muscle relaxant … two isolated flavonoids demonstrate significant in vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity; sedative and muscle relaxant effects confirmed in rodent models; molecular docking identifies key receptor binding targets (PMID 35722143).
What are other names for All-Grass of Common Poinsettia?
All-Grass of Common Poinsettia is also known as Euphorbia. In TCM: 一品红 (Yi Pin Hong); Herba Euphorbiae Pulcherrimae.
Is All-Grass of Common Poinsettia safe during pregnancy?
All-Grass of Common Poinsettia is not recommended during pregnancy.
What are the contraindications for All-Grass of Common Poinsettia?
All-Grass of Common Poinsettia should not be used in: Pregnancy … emmenagogue and blood-moving properties; menstrual-regulating action contraindicated throughout pregnancy. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.