Overview
Despite serious safety concerns, people take croton seeds for constipation and other uses. Croton seeds are sometimes applied directly to the skin for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, and other conditions.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Blockage in the bowel.
- Constipation.
- Gallbladder disease.
- Gout.
- Malaria.
- Nerve pain.
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Swelling (inflammation) of the main airways in the lung (bronchitis).
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: Croton seeds and oil are UNSAFE when applied to the skin. If croton seed oil is put on the skin, it can cause itching, burning, and blistering.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: Croton seeds and oil are UNSAFE when applied to the skin. If croton seed oil is put on the skin, it can cause itching, burning, and blistering. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Croton seeds are UNSAFE for anyone to use, but women who are pregnant should use extra care to avoid croton seeds because they can cause an abortion. Croton seeds are also UNSAFE to use if you are breast-feeding.
Interactions
We currently have no information for CROTON SEEDS overview.
Dosing
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