Spurge

The botanical title Spurge is derived from _expurgare_, to act as a purgative, because of the acrid juice possessing this property.

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie

& paineth you much, take this Herb called Spurge and squeeze it, and mingle Wheat-flower with the Milk which issueth thence; with this make a Paste and fill the cavity of your Tooth therewith, leaving it there a while, changing it every two hours, and the Tooth will drop out.

The Gentlewoman's Companion: or,%0AA Guide to the Female Sex 1675

Speaking of Spurge: He posted this political cartoon on his blog today, in the process of wishing Knights of the Lunch Table cartoonist Frank Cammuso a happy birthday.

Linkarama@Newsarama 2009

Yeah, just relax about Rome - now that you say you know the issue and how to fix it, just relax until you feel that spurge. yanno, spurt of energy and urge to write it Spurge.

Blog me a blog, for blogging's sake, blogger! 2007

The other three, all members of the Spurge family, remain unidentified to this day.

One River Wade Davis 1996

The other three, all members of the Spurge family, remain unidentified to this day.

One River Wade Davis 1996

The Irish Spurge (_Hiberna_), is so powerful that a small bundle of its bruised plant will kill the fish for several miles down a river.

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie

For example, the Manioc, a South American Spurge, furnishes a juice which has been known to kill in a few minutes.

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie

Yet another Spurge (_Lathyris_), a twin brother, bears caper-like seeds which are sometimes dishonestly pickled and sold as a (dangerous) substitute for the toothsome flowerbuds taken in sauce with our boiled mutton.

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie

This name has been commonly applied to the Petty Spurge, or to the

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie