croton oil

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Scope note
Yellow-brown poisonous oil derived from the seeds of the tree Croton tiglium native to India and Sri Lanka. Originally used as a purgative and as a substitute for castor oil, it is now thought too dangerous for medicinal purposes.
croton oil
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024