Croton cajucara
Croton cajucara
Safety & Hazards
There have been reports that the plant is carcinogenic, but there has been no scientific evidence to back this[ 739 Title Medicinal Plants of Brazil Publication Author Mors W.B.; Rizzini C.T.; Pereira N.A. Publisher Reference Publications; Michigan. Year 2000 ISBN 0-917256-42-5 Description An extremely concise book, listing approximately 1,500 species and varieties of plants with their botanical name, common name in Brazil, regions in Brazil where the plant is found, a brief list of uses and any medically active compounds in the plant. ].
Botanical Description
Croton cajucara is a shrub or a tree growing up to 6 metres tall[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.