Croton tiglium vs Cassia fistula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Croton tiglium

Digestive

Digestive

Croton tiglium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cassia fistula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Asian Euphorbiaceae; croton oil from seeds is a purgative; phorbol esters used in cancer research.

National tree of Thailand; pods used as mild laxative; flowers edible; important Ayurvedic medicinal tree.

Active Compounds

phorbol esters, croton oil, tigliane diterpenes, flavonoids

sennosides, anthraquinones, tannins, flavonoids, rhein

Traditional Uses

severe constipation, skin diseases, wound cleaning (historical)

constipation, fever, skin diseases, liver conditions

Modern Uses

phorbol ester research tool, historical purgative

mild laxative, antipyretic, skin conditions, hepatic tonic

Adult Dosage

Not recommended; extremely toxic

Pulp of 1-2 pods as mild laxative

Contraindications

all self-medication, internal use, skin application

chronic use, IBD, pregnancy (large amounts)

Side Effects

severe GI toxicity, blistering skin, systemic toxicity

mild laxative effect, GI cramping

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E