New drug from Euphorbias

[CelticRose]

Okay, not a cactus, but this seemed like the best section for this topic.

Researchers are developing painkillers from Euphorbias, of all things. There's more info in the Wikipedia link than in the news article.
http://www.cactusjungle.com/blog/2009/1 ... ing-drugs/

[daiv]

Yeah, I think Euphorbia is a good candidate for chemicals. I like that the blogger calls it a "cactus-like plant" and not a cactus.