Seed: Fresh seeds are purgative, emetic. Ripe, dry seeds contain a dangerous, bitter, purgative oil which, it is reported, can be counteracted by drinking a glass of white wine.

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Origin:
Native to South America. Naturalized in various parts of India.

Action:
Seeds—purgative, emetic.
Fruits—poisonous.
Leaves—used for scabies.
Latex—applied to wounds and ulcers.

Toxicity:
Fruits—poisonous.

1) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017

2) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p. 350.