Can cat's eye herb treat bone spurs?

Oct 25, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

60-year-old female, with bone spurs (osteophytosis). A friend recommended using cat's eye herb (Euphorbia lunulata). I would like to inquire: can cat's eye herb treat bone spurs?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Cat's eye grass cannot cure osteophytosis; it can only help relieve symptoms. As a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, cat's eye grass is commonly used to treat edema and relieve coughing and asthma. Treating osteophytosis requires eliminating cold and dampness, unblocking meridians, and promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. For osteophytosis, oral medications with anti-inflammatory, swelling-reducing, and blood-activating properties can improve blood circulation. Combining these with massage, traction, acupuncture, and other therapies yields better results.