(Euphorbiaceae) Jatropha gossypiifolia L.

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): to treat genito-urinary disorders, kidney stone; alsoto treat hepatitis.

Part(s) used: stem and twigs. 

Field Characters: Shrub in fruiting stage. 

Habitat: 

Altitude:  m asl.

Collector(s): M. Vanthanouvong, K. Phonlavong

Collection number(s): LAOS_720

Collection Date: May 25, 2005

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2283090.
Project: ICBG

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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Medicinal properties:

Félix-Silva J, Giordani RB, da Silva AA Jr, et al. (Euphorbiaceae): A Review of Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology of This Medicinal Plant. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2014, 2014:369204. doi: 10.1155/2014/369204 


Kakade AKA, Pawar MPM, Wadkar KWK, et al. A comprehensive review of Jatropha gossypifolia Linn.

Pharmacognosy Reviews, 2008, Vol. 2, No. 4 suppl., 2-6 ref. 37. https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20093039491 


Utshudi AL, Oleko RO, Kayembe CT, et al. Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology of Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (Euphorbiaceae): Bioactivities and Future Direction. International Journal of Pathogen Research 2022, 10 2):29-43. DOI: 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i230246

Wu Q, Patocka J, Nepovimova E, et al. Jatropha gossypiifolia L. and its biologically active metabolites: A mini review. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2019, volume 234, pages 197-203,.ISSN 0378-8741.