Jatropha multifida vs Jatropha curcas

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Jatropha multifida

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Jatropha multifida

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Jatropha curcas

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ornamental tropical shrub used in folk medicine for wound healing and dental pain across Africa and Asia.

Tropical biofuel crop with significant folk medicinal uses for skin, wounds, and dental conditions across Africa and Asia.

Active Compounds

diterpenes, curcin, tannins, flavonoids

curcin (toxin), diterpenes, flavonoids, tannins, jatrophol

Traditional Uses

wound healing, toothache, skin conditions, cathartic

wound healing, skin conditions, toothache, constipation, wound hemostasis

Modern Uses

topical hemostatic, wound healing, dental analgesic

topical wound healing, hemostatic, antimicrobial topical

Adult Dosage

Topical latex for minor wounds

Topical latex for wounds (small amounts)

Contraindications

internal use (toxic seeds), pregnancy

internal use (toxic), pregnancy, large amounts of latex

Side Effects

skin irritation

GI toxicity if ingested, skin irritation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E