Definition of Croton Oil

Coming from Croton tiglium, a plant that's a member of the species codiaeum, croton oil has been used for a variety of herbal purposes in the past. However, it's no longer as popular as it once was.

Seeds

Croton oil is made from the seeds of Croton tiglium, which is a small, Asian shrub.

Characteristics

Croton oil is brownish-yellow, viscous and foul smelling.

Use of croton oil

Croton oil has been used in the past as a drastic purgative and as a counter-irritant.

Cancer causing

Croton oil has rarely been used since its toxicity was discovered. It's been shown to cause skin cancer, and other long-term conditions in those who survived its regular use.

Manufacture of Croton

Most of the croton oil that's currently manufactured and exported is made in Indiana and Sri Lanka, with smaller amounts of the oil being made in Europe.

References

• Croton Oil Definition
• Croton Facts
• Croton Oil

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