The Forgotten Herb

It is rightly said

"Never mess with a Pharmacist ; he knows a million ways to kill you" 

- Junaid Serial Killer (PharmD)

I believe there are many weapons to take revenge from anyone and today I am going to write about one of those weapons known as "Jamal Ghota".I am going to make you aware of the Pharmacognosy of Jamal Ghota because you cannot find it in any textbook.I know you are thinking this is something to do with your neighbour Jamal but trust me its not.

Jamal Ghota is a herb that is related to two plants i.e. Croton tigilium and Jatropha curcas.It belongs to the family that you have read a lot in the your textbooks I.e Euphorbiacae.It is one of the most powerful laxative known to man.In chinese it is known "ba dou".

Fatal Dose :

It is extremely toxic 4 seeds or 20 drops of croton seed oil can kill an adult and it can also be used as slow poison.

Mechanism of Action :

Croton seeds contain chemicals that irritate stomach and intestine. It falls into irritant laxative category.

Doses and Indications:

• If some one is teasing you,serve him Nihari with 0.3 gm of powdered croton Seeds. Believe me rest of his day is going to be spent in bathroom.

• If you wan't to slow poison someone and don't want to caught by the CID team of Shivaji Satam; Offer him some drink with 0.1gm of powdered croton seeds everyday

Pregnancy Category: X

Points to Remember:

• It is nothing to do with Jamal.
• 4 and 20 is the magic number.
• Please Don't share this post with my Pharmacognosy Teacher.