Croton tiglium Linn.

Croton tiglium Linn. belongs to Euphorbiaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Hab al-muluk, Hab as Salatin, Salatin.

The English name for this herb is Croton.

The Urdu names for this herb are Bed-Anjir Khatai, Jamal Gota.

Warning: Causes speedy irritation on the intestines,may cause nausea,flatulence distention of the abdomen, colic and diarrhoea. Even the single seed and a drop of oil may prove fatal. Epigastric uneasiness,palpitation,headache,perspiration etc. Croton oil is highly toxic.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Croton tiglium Linn. are Anti-atrabilious, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-spasmodic, Counter-Irritant, Drastic Purgative, Epispastic, Purgative, Vesicant.

The pharmacological action of Croton tiglium Linn.'s Oil is Purgative.

Indications

The indications of Croton tiglium Linn. are Insanity, Dropsy, Fever, Apoplexy, High Blood Pressure.

The indications of Croton tiglium Linn.'s Oil are Rheumatic, Obstinate Constipation, Joints Swelling, Intestinal obstructions, Lock jaw, Cerebral Diseases, Alopecia, Chronic Bronchitis, Leprosy, Leucoderma, Mania, Scalp, Laryngitis, Ringworm, Dropsy.

The indication of Croton tiglium Linn.'s Seeds is Asthma.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Croton tiglium Linn. is 4th order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	0.000 – 0.000	N/A
Oil	0.500 – 1.000 drop	N/A
Seeds	6.000 – 125.000 mg	N/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

Croton tiglium Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Dabba Atfal, Roghan Hab us Salatin.

Substitutes

No information regarding Croton tiglium Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Croton tiglium Linn.'s active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Croton tiglium Linn.'s antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Croton tiglium Linn.. (work in progress)