Croton: 1 definition
Introduction:
Croton means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
1) Croton in English is the name of a plant defined with Codiaeum variegatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Croton variegatus Blanco (among others).
2) Croton is also identified with Croton megalocarpus It has the synonym Croton elliotianus Baill. (etc.).
3) Croton is also identified with Croton setigerus It has the synonym Piscaria setigera (Hook.) Piper (etc.).
4) Croton is also identified with Croton tiglium It has the synonym Oxydectes pavanae Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Tropical and Subtropical Botany (1998)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1903)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1826)
· Flora Boreali-Americana (1838)
· Botanical Cabinet (1824)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Croton, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+29): Croton acutifolius, Croton adabolavensis, Croton ambanivoulensis, Croton ambovombensis, Croton androiensis, Croton anisatus, Croton antanosiensis, Croton antisyphiliticus, Croton argenteus, Croton argyratus, Croton aromaticus, Croton astroites, Croton aubrevillei, Croton barorum, Croton bathianus, Croton bemaranus, Croton bernierus, Croton boinensis, Croton bonplandianus, Croton cajucara.
Full-text (+1175): Jayapala, Anurevati, Nikumbha, Ner valam, Dashanika, Danti, Shambari, Anukula, Udumbaraparni, Nagadanti, Jaipala, Madhupushpa, Sarpadamshtra, Recana, Neervalam, Kanakaphala, Setubhedin, Naganam, Laghudanti, Kumbhinivija.
Relevant text
Search found 38 books and stories containing Croton; (plurals include: Crotons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Study of the efficacy of dhanyaka (coriandrum sativum) with sita (sugar candy) and dadhi (curd) in jaypal (croton tiglium) poisoning in albino mice < [2020, Issue 5, May]
A review article on jaypal-croton tiglium < [2020, Issue 6, June]
External applications of jayapala (croton tiglium linn.): a critical analysis through ayurveda classics < [2017, Issue III March,]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Impact of Shodhana on Croton tiglium's cytotoxicity and mutagenicity. < [Volume 14 (issue 2), Mar-Apr 2023]
Anti-cancer activities of Schedule E1 drugs used in ayurvedic formulations < [Volume 13 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2022]
Trividha Snehapaka of Panchagavya Ghrita: A critical comparative evaluation < [Volume 4 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2013]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Evaluation of Croton bonplandianum against UTI pathogens. < [2018: Volume 7, May issue 9]
Critical review on therapeutic and toxicological aspect of upvisha < [2022: Volume 11, March issue 3]
Antioxidant and anticancer activity in Croton bonplandianum extracts. < [2017: Volume 6, June issue 6]
International Journal of Pharmacology
Methanolic Extract of Croton Penduliflorus Affects Intestinal Enzyme Activity... < [Volume 7, Number 6 (2011)]
Inhibitory Effect of Selected Malaysian Herbal Plants on Glutathione... < [Volume 7, Number 3 (2011)]
Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Pandanus odoratissimus Extract < [Volume 6, Number 3 (2010)]
Gastro intestinal effects of croton tiglium in experimental animals < [Volume 18 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1999]
Detoxification of Croton tiglium L. seeds by Ayurvedic process of Śodhana < [Volume 33 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2014]
Some pharmacological studies on cardiospermum halicacabum linn < [Volume 5 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1985]
Croton argyrophyllus Kunth Essential Oil-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles < [Volume 12, Issue 18 (2020)]
Effect of Soil Microbiome from Church Forest in the Northwest Ethiopian... < [Volume 12, Issue 12 (2020)]
Chemical Properties of Soil and Cassava Yield as a Function of Weed... < [Volume 14, Issue 3 (2022)]