You may have already passed it by without even noticing. A small, slightly invasive plant covered in fine hairs, it grows between paving stones or in a corner of the vegetable garden. What if we told you that it has been used for centuries in many cultures around the world for its remarkable properties? Intriguing, isn’t it? Let us reveal the secrets of Euphorbia hirta, aptly nicknamed “green gold.”
Euphorbia hirta: The discreet plant with a thousand virtues

Native to tropical regions, Euphorbia hirta belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It goes by many names depending on the country: medicinal herb, snake herb, or even tawa-tawa in the Philippines. One thing is certain: despite its unremarkable appearance, it has conquered traditional pharmacopoeias around the world.

Why is it called “green gold”? It’s simple: this little plant contains an astonishing blend of beneficial natural compounds—flavonoids, tannins, saponins, to name a few. These are the elements that give it its sought-after properties: calming, purifying, balancing, etc.