Ogun Eje

Jatropha multifida

Family: Euphorbiaceae Evidence: T poulticedecoction

West African and Caribbean wound-healing plant; leaf latex applied to fresh cuts; bark decoction for infections. Toxic internally.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Internal use; pregnancy; children.

Interactions

insufficient_data

Side Effects

Severe GI toxicity internally; skin irritation from latex.

Surgery: insufficient_data
Liver: Hepatotoxic internally.
Kidney: Nephrotoxic internally.
Allergy: Euphorbiaceae latex allergy.
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