Abstract

Dr. Amandeep Kaur* and Dr. Naresh Kumar Garg

ABSTRACT

Jayapala/Jepala (Croton tiglium Linn.) belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. The croton plant is a native of India and is grown all through the East Indies. The seeds are poisonous and contain crotin, a toxalbumin. Jamalgota also called Purging Croton, is most powerful laxative, which has stimulant action on bowel movement. It has potent effects, which results in cramps during defecation and loose stools. Generally, Jamalgota is not indicated in most cases of constipation because of its dangerous effects. The safer laxatives are available in the market. However, physician may require potent stimulant laxative in some cases with severe constipation, you should confirm for other causes especially Bowel obstruction (Intestinal obstruction). In this case, you should never use any formulation containing Jamal gota as an ingredient.