Croton tiglium
Croton tiglium, commonly known as the "milk bush," is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its milky latex, it is used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This versatile species holds great potential for pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Croton tiglium
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by its genus, Croton.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Croton | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Croton tiglium, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 巴豆 (zh-hans), 巴豆 (zh-hant), and 巴豆 (zh-hk). In Sri Lanka, the Sinhala name for this species is ජාපාල (si), while in the Malayalam-speaking regions of India, it is known as നീർ വാളം (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 巴豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 巴豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 巴豆 | Wikidata |
| si | ජාපාල | Wikidata |
| ml | നീർ വാളം | Wikidata |
| ja | ハズ | Wikidata |
| vi | Ba đậu | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton cathartique | Wikidata |
| ru | Кротон слабительный | Wikidata |
| az | İşlədici kroton | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across various regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The species also extends its distribution to the island of Taiwan. Furthermore, its habitat encompasses parts of Eastern Asia, specifically including Japan. Together, these locations define the natural footprint of Croton tiglium.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Maldives | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton tiglium, possesses distinct medicinal properties derived from its specific anatomical components. The leaves are notable for their large, lustrous appearance and are often utilized in traditional applications for their chemical constituents. Most significantly, the seeds are the primary source of croton oil, a potent substance extracted through pressing, which is widely recognized for its powerful purgative effects in pharmacological practices.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton tiglium has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-decanoate, 12-O-Tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate, 12-O-acetylphorbol 13-decanoate, 12-O-acetylphorbol-13-decanoate, crotonic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 12-O-Acetylphorbol-13-decanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-O-Tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-O-acetylphorbol 13-decanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-O-acetylphorbol-13-decanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crotonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton tiglium has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton tiglium has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include constipation, HIV-1, analgesic, breast cancer, cancer.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| constipation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| defecation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nasopharyngeal carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |