Overview

Toxicity:

Croton seeds contain croton oil, which is highly toxic. Ingesting them can cause severe gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, and other harmful effects.

Traditional Medicine:

Despite their toxicity, croton seeds have been used in some cultures for their purgative properties. However, their use in modern medicine is limited.

Industrial Uses:

Croton oil was historically used in soaps, varnishes, and inks, but its use has decreased due to its toxicity and the availability of safer alternatives.

Caution:

Croton seeds or oil should only be used under professional supervision due to their toxic nature.

Benefits

• Treat constipation
• It is a cure for constipation.
• It helps to treat internal intestinal parasites.
• It is a treatment for rheumatism, bronchitis and glandular swelling.
• It helps to treat fine lines, wrinkles and scars.
• It helps to treat health ailments such as apoplexy, dropsy, obstinate constipation, convulsions, lead poisoning, intestinal obstruction, high blood pressure and intense fever.
• It is a cure for chronic rheumatism, skin wounds, glandular swellings, neuralgia, laryngitis, asthma, chronic bronchitis and pulmonary problems.