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Codiaeum variegatum

(Croton)

Euphorbiaceae

Traditional remedy or use: Used to treat absence of menstruation (amenorrhea). San Blas Indians used to treated body aches and eye diseases.

Modern remedy or use: Being researched to treat jaundice, various liver ailments and for its amoebicidal properties. Bark used as pink dye in Bangladesh.

Codiaeum variegatum

  Codiaeum variegatum

Codiaeum variegatum

 

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