Sapium ellipticum
East and Central African tree used in Rwandan, Kenyan, and Congolese traditional medicine for stomach complaints, malaria, and wound healing. Latex applied to warts. Bark decoction for cough and fever. Contains diterpenes and phorbol esters.
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Latex causes skin irritation. GI upset. Phorbol ester toxicity.
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