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Botanical Name
Jatropha integrimma
Jatropha integrimma
Euphorbiaceae
Malaysia |
Jarak Belanda |
English |
Rose-flowered Jatropha, Spicy Jatropha, Peregrina |
Jatropha integerrima is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a tree that could reach up to 5 m high. The leaves are simple, alternate, oblong to obovate with lobed margins. They are measuring between 10 – 20 cm long and are evergreen. The flowers are red and showy and appears all year round. The fruits are oval measures 1 – 2.5 cm.
Native of tropical South America. Today it is distributed globally as a landscape plant.
Ornamental
Whole plant especially the seeds. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Jatrophin (curcin), a toxalbumin causing bleeding lesions in the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, and intestine. Jatrophin (curcin), is also a violent purgative that stimulates bowel movement. The poison kills by interfering with the synthesis of protein in intestinal wall cells. [1] [2] [3]
This plant should be kept out of reach of children. The attractive seeds could tempt toddlers into consuming it. [4]
The symptoms of poisoning is similar to those of J. curcas due to the same toxin i.e. Jatrophin.
The reaction time is between 15 to 20 minutes. There is difficulty in breathing, sorethroat, bloating, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, dysuria, and leg cramps. The abdominal symptoms of intense pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea may appear within an hour after ingestion. These symptoms had been attributed to the presence of cucanoleic acid in the oil. In severe poisoning, muscular spasms and collapse may ensue and may even be fatal. Childrean are especially vulnerable because of the pleasant-tasting seeds. [1] [2] [3] [5]
There is no known antidote for jatrophin. Treatment is directed towards symptomatic relieve and correction of fuild and electrolyte balance.
Gastric lavage is done in the absence of profuse vomiting. Treated with bismuth subcarbonate and magnesium trisilicate to protect the stomach. [1] [2] [3]
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