Sauropus androgynus L. Merr., a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, is a native vegetable of Southeast Asia known for its nutritional and medicinal benefits. Traditionally used in Malaysian medicine for urinary issues, fever reduction, and lactation enhancement, it is consumed in salads, curries, and stir-fries. Despite its health benefits, the plant has been linked to pulmonary dysfunction, with initial studies revealing drowsiness and constipation in the elderly due to high alkaloid content. Reports from Taiwan in 1995 highlighted severe respiratory issues, including irreversible respiratory failure, associated with excessive intake of Sauropus androgynus, necessitating lung transplantation in some cases.