Study of Jatropha Gossypiifolia L. fruits extracts on leukemia screening transgenic mice
Study of Jatropha Gossypiifolia L. fruits extracts on leukemia screening transgenic mice Common name: Bellyache Bush, Cotton-leaf physic nut • Hindi: रतनजोती Ratanjoti • Manipuri: ꯏ ꯍꯤꯗꯥꯛ Ee hidak • Tamil: சிறிய ஆமணக்கு Siria Amanakku • Malayalam: Chuvanna Kadalavanakku • Kannada: ಚಿಕ್ಕಕಾಡಹರಳು Chikka kada haralu • Bengali: Lal bherenda Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (Euphorbiaceae), widely known as “bellyache bush,” is a medicinal plant largely used throughout Africa and America. Several human and veterinary uses in traditional medicine are described for different parts and preparations based on this plant. However, critical reviews discussing emphatically its medicinal value are missing. This review aims to provide an up-to-date overview of the traditional uses, as well as the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicity data of J. gossypiifolia species, in view of discussing its medicinal value and potential application in complementary and alternative medicine. Pharmacological studie...