Potential of Jatropha multifida sap against traumatic ulcer

Poisoning by Jatropha Multifida

By A. Porter, M.D., F.R.C.S.I., M.R.I.A., F.M.U., Professor Medical Jurisprudence, Madras Medical College. It would appear from Clievers's Medical Jurisprudence, that poisoning by this substance is rare. It is cultivated in most gardens in Southern India, and is known as c the coral plant,' from the appearance of its flowers, or as 4 French physic-nut,' from the appearance and properties of its...

Jatropha Multifida Poisoning In A Malabari Goat

A rare case of Jatropha multifida poisoning in a adult Malabari goat is reported. Clinical signs were related to the gastrointestinal system with diarrhea and resultant dehydration. Perusal of literature did not reveal any report of Jatrapha multifida poisoning in animals in India.

Anti-influenza virus activity of extracts from the stems of Jatropha multifida Linn. collected in Myanmar

BACKGROUND To contribute to the development of novel anti-influenza drugs, we investigated the anti-influenza activity of crude extracts from 118 medicinal plants collected in Myanmar. We discovered that extract from the stems of Jatropha multifida Linn. showed anti-influenza activity. J. multifida has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases, and the stem has bee...

Traumatic granuloma/eosinophilic ulcer.

Two case reports of an uncommon type of oral ulcerative lesion are presented. These lesions are of long duration, benign and reactive, and may clinically mimic a malignant ulcer. Histologically, these are deep lesions which exhibit 'pseudoinvasion' into skeletal muscle. There is a predominance of eosinophils while other chronic inflammatory cells such as plasma cells and histiocytes are in abun...

Oral traumatic ulcer.