Jatropha gossypifolia

Binomial Name - Jatropha gossypifolia
Common Name - Bellyache Bush
Tamil Name - Siria Amanakku ( சிரிய ஆமணக்கு )
Family - Euphorbiaceae
Place - Sorathur, Tiruvannamalai, TN
Date - 18 Sep 2015

Uses

---> A decoction of the bark is used as an emmenagogue.
---> The leaves are purgative; applied to boils, carbuncles, eczema and itches.
---> Seed oil is used in skin diseases and as an external stimulant in rheumatism and paralytic affections.
---> Regular brushing with the twigs keeps the teeth and gum disease free and cures tooth-ache.
---> Paste of the leaves is used to treat skin diseases.
---> Seeds cause insanity and act as an emetic.
---> Latex used on ulcers.
---> Leaves are boiled and used as baths for fevers.
---> Decoction of leaves used for venereal disease and as blood purifier.
---> The Madoerese used the roasted seeds as purgative.