Figure 5 - A REVIEW ON MEDICINAL USES OF DIFFERENT PLANTS OF EUPHORBIACEAE FAMILY

Jatropha gossypifolia L. Parts utilized Leaves, flowers and root Medicinal uses  The leaves are used on boils and carbuncles, eczema and itches 12.  The Seeds cause insanity and act as an emetic.  It is also grown as an ornamental plant. The leaves and the seeds are used as purgative.  The stem-juice in nostrils to cure headache  The leaves and bark have the same purgative effect.  The oil is applied to treat rheumatic conditions and a variety of skin infections, although its use on the skin may also cause an irritative rash.  The sap has a widespread reputation for healing wounds, as a haemostatic and for curing  Skin problems; it is applied externally to treat infected wounds, ulcers, cuts, abrasions, ringworm, eczema, dermatomycosis, scabies and venereal diseases. RICINUS COMMUNIS L.  Botanical Name : R. comanis L.  Binomial Name: Ricinus communis L.  Local Name : Bherenda.  Family: Euphorbiaceae. Habit: Small tree. Habitat: Dry and sandy expose areas. Flower color: Red. Flowering season: April-September. Parts Utilized: Whole plants, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds.

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Figure 5: Jatropha gossypifolia L. Parts utilized Leaves, flowers and root Medicinal uses  The leaves are used on boils and carbuncles, eczema and itches 12.  The Seeds cause insanity and act as an emetic.  It is also grown as an ornamental plant. The leaves and the seeds are used as purgative.  The stem-juice in nostrils to cure headache  The leaves and bark have the same purgative effect.  The oil is applied to treat rheumatic conditions and a variety of skin infections, although its use on the skin may also cause an irritative rash.  The sap has a widespread reputation for healing wounds, as a haemostatic and for curing  Skin problems; it is applied externally to treat infected wounds, ulcers, cuts, abrasions, ringworm, eczema, dermatomycosis, scabies and venereal diseases. RICINUS COMMUNIS L.  Botanical Name : R. comanis L.  Binomial Name: Ricinus communis L.  Local Name : Bherenda.  Family: Euphorbiaceae. Habit: Small tree. Habitat: Dry and sandy expose areas. Flower color: Red. Flowering season: April-September. Parts Utilized: Whole plants, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds.

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