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Jatropha curcas
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Tropical biofuel crop with significant folk medicinal uses for skin, wounds, and dental conditions across Africa and Asia.
Tropical biofuel crop with significant folk medicinal uses for skin, wounds, and dental conditions across Africa and Asia. Key active compounds include curcin (toxin), diterpenes, flavonoids.
curcin (toxin), along with diterpenes and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Jatropha curcas. These compounds disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Topical wound healing
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Hemostatic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial topical
Wound healing
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Toothache
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Constipation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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