Presented here is an unfortunate incident of mass poisoning, where some people (mostly children) consumed jatropha fruits & seeds mistaking them for edible sunflower seeds. Victims were hospitalized, promptly managed and recuperated successfully. [ingentaconnect.com]

We present a case report about J. curcas poisoning. [sajch.org.za]

& Sebata 1 Affiliations : 1 Medical University of Southern Africa, Pretoria Source : South African Medical Journal, Volume 65, Issue 18, May 1984, p. 729 - 730 Keyword(s) : Acute poisoning, Clinical presentation, Jatropha curcas, Paediatrics, Pharmacology [journals.co.za]

However, we found a group of 18 agricultural labourers affected by the poisoning of its seeds, who presented with complaints of vomiting, colicky abdominal pain, giddiness and diarrhea with in few minutes and reported to the casualty in a couple of hours [i-scholar.in]

Zimbabwe Present Introduced Not invasive Chivandi et al., 2005 North America Mexico Present Native Not invasive Natural USDA-ARS, 2008 USA Present Present based on regional distribution. [cabi.org]

• Pain

  They developed a symptom complex of abdominal discomfort with pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Some of them had developed moderate to severe dehydration. The patients were treated conservatively based on their symptoms. [worldwidejournals.com]

  Four children suffered severe symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting after ingesting the seeds of J. curcas. These cases support the listing of J. curcas as a noxious weed. [sajch.org.za]

  However, we found a group of 18 agricultural labourers affected by the poisoning of its seeds, who presented with complaints of vomiting, colicky abdominal pain, giddiness and diarrhea with in few minutes and reported to the casualty in a couple of hours [i-scholar.in]

  The clinical manifestations of curcin poisoning consist of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and hepatitis. [apjmt.mums.ac.ir]

  Acute abdominal pain is experienced about half an hour after the ingestion of the seeds. [jrfmt.com]

• Gastric Lavage

  Childrean are especially vulnerable because of the pleasant-tasting seeds. [1] [2] [9] Management Gastric lavage is often done unless vomiting has been extensive. Treated with bismuth subcarbonate and magnesium trisilicate to protect the stomach. [globinmed.com]

• Disability

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• Veterinarian

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• Swelling

  Bark juice is used for treating malarial fevers and reducing swellings caused by inflammation. It can be applied externally as treatment for burns, scabies, eczema, or ringworm. Bark paste is applied to gums to cure gum sore and swellings. [pfaf.org]

• Vomiting

  As per limited literatures available on the subject, the toxic products of Jatropha are known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and atropine like symptoms. [worldwidejournals.com]

  Four children suffered severe symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting after ingesting the seeds of J. curcas. These cases support the listing of J. curcas as a noxious weed. [sajch.org.za]

  Education and Training (DHET) SciELO SA Science Citation Index (Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection) Abstract HTML Metrics Related Content Abstract During the first 3 months of 1983 8 children were admitted to Ga-Rankuwa Hospital with marked nausea, vomiting [journals.co.za]

  However, we found a group of 18 agricultural labourers affected by the poisoning of its seeds, who presented with complaints of vomiting, colicky abdominal pain, giddiness and diarrhea with in few minutes and reported to the casualty in a couple of hours [i-scholar.in]

  […] and antiemetic drug 2 5 Nausea, vomiting Elevated AST (AST 39) 3 Intravenous hydration and antiemetic drug 3 10 Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Elevated AST/ALT (AST 70, ALT 94) 3 Intravenous hydration and antiemetic drug 4 10 Nausea, vomiting, abdominal [apjmt.mums.ac.ir]

• Abdominal Pain

  Four children suffered severe symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting after ingesting the seeds of J. curcas. These cases support the listing of J. curcas as a noxious weed. [sajch.org.za]

  However, we found a group of 18 agricultural labourers affected by the poisoning of its seeds, who presented with complaints of vomiting, colicky abdominal pain, giddiness and diarrhea with in few minutes and reported to the casualty in a couple of hours [i-scholar.in]

  The clinical manifestations of curcin poisoning consist of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and hepatitis. [apjmt.mums.ac.ir]

  Within two hours all of them were rushed to hospital suffering abdominal pain‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ diarrhoea and a burning sensation in the throat. [medicalbrief.co.za]

  Acute abdominal pain is experienced about half an hour after the ingestion of the seeds. [jrfmt.com]

• Nausea

  As per limited literatures available on the subject, the toxic products of Jatropha are known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and atropine like symptoms. [worldwidejournals.com]

  Four children suffered severe symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting after ingesting the seeds of J. curcas. These cases support the listing of J. curcas as a noxious weed. [sajch.org.za]

  Higher Education and Training (DHET) SciELO SA Science Citation Index (Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection) Abstract HTML Metrics Related Content Abstract During the first 3 months of 1983 8 children were admitted to Ga-Rankuwa Hospital with marked nausea [journals.co.za]

  […] and antiemetic drug 2 5 Nausea, vomiting Elevated AST (AST 39) 3 Intravenous hydration and antiemetic drug 3 10 Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Elevated AST/ALT (AST 70, ALT 94) 3 Intravenous hydration and antiemetic drug 4 10 Nausea, vomiting, abdominal [apjmt.mums.ac.ir]

  Within two hours all of them were rushed to hospital suffering abdominal pain‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ diarrhoea and a burning sensation in the throat. [medicalbrief.co.za]

• Diarrhea

  However, we found a group of 18 agricultural labourers affected by the poisoning of its seeds, who presented with complaints of vomiting, colicky abdominal pain, giddiness and diarrhea with in few minutes and reported to the casualty in a couple of hours [i-scholar.in]

  The clinical manifestations of curcin poisoning consist of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and hepatitis. [apjmt.mums.ac.ir]

  Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Jatropha Prolonged and excessive intake of Jatropha may cause : Poisoning Vomiting Abdominal Pain Nausea Diarrhea Weakness Children are highly susceptible to Jatropha Poisoning. [herbpathy.com]

  Symptoms of poisoning occur about 30 minutes after ingestion and include burning in the throat, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, cardiovascular collapse, and diarrhea. Vomit and feces may contain blood. [wildernessarena.com]

  Homeopathically used for cold sweats, colic, collapse, cramps, cyanosis, diarrhea, leg cramps. [hort.purdue.edu]

• Black Vomit

  Abdur Rahman Abstract : Jatropha Curcas has got various species belonging to family of Euphorbiaceae and is known as Barbados Nut, Black Vomit Nut, Curcas Bean, Purge Nut etc. in different parts of the world. It grows widely in arid climate. [worldwidejournals.com]

  Also known as Barbados Nut, Purging Nut, Black Vomit Nut, Physic Nut, or JCL, the plant can reach a height of 6 meters (20 feet) with spreading branches, stubby twigs, and greenish bark which leaks large amounts of sap when cut. [wildernessarena.com]

  Euphorbiaceae American purging nut, Barbados nut, Barbados purging nut, bed bug plant, big purge nut, black vomit nut, Brazilian stinging nut, Cuban physic nut, curcas bean, hell oil, physic nut, purge nut, purging nut, purging nut tree, tuba Native to [keyserver.lucidcentral.org]

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• Leg Cramp

  Difficulty in breathing, sorethroat, bloating, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, dysuria, and leg cramps. The abdominal symptoms of intense pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea may appear within an hour after ingestion. [globinmed.com]

  Homeopathically used for cold sweats, colic, collapse, cramps, cyanosis, diarrhea, leg cramps. [hort.purdue.edu]

• Neglect

  Sporadic cases often remain unreported, misdiagnosed or neglected; usually it is mass calamities which came to attention. [ingentaconnect.com]

  Promoting the Conservation and Use of Underutilized and Neglected Crops Volume 1: Physic Nut, Jatropha Curcas L. Bioversity International. p. 7. ISBN 9789290432784. Heuzé V., Tran G., Edouard N., Renaudeau D., Bastianelli D., Lebas F., 2016. [en.wikipedia.org]

  Promoting the Conservation and Use of Underutilized and Neglected Crops. Rome: Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research. [ Google Scholar ] Hirakawa H., Tsuchimoto S., Sakai H., Nakayama S., Fujishiro T., Kishkohara Y., et al. (2012). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  1 map, italic Promoting the conservation and use of underutilized and neglected crops roman No. 1]; 10 pp. of ref Henning R, 1994. 1. Fachlicher Zwischenbericht zum Projekt: Produktion und Nutzung von Pflanzen l als Kraftstoff. [cabi.org]

• Dizziness

  Difficulty in breathing, sorethroat, bloating, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, dysuria, and leg cramps. The abdominal symptoms of intense pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea may appear within an hour after ingestion. [globinmed.com]

• Giddiness

  However, we found a group of 18 agricultural labourers affected by the poisoning of its seeds, who presented with complaints of vomiting, colicky abdominal pain, giddiness and diarrhea with in few minutes and reported to the casualty in a couple of hours [i-scholar.in]

• Mydriasis

  Keywords Jatropha, Curcin, Neutrophilic Leukocytosis, Mydriasis Duke JA, Atchley AA. Proximate analysis. In: Christie, B.R. (ed.), The handbook of plant science in agriculture.1984. CRC Press, Inc., Boca Raton, FL. Morton JF. [i-scholar.in]

• Dysuria

  Difficulty in breathing, sorethroat, bloating, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, dysuria, and leg cramps. The abdominal symptoms of intense pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea may appear within an hour after ingestion. [globinmed.com]

In alternative, the oil of Barbados nut seeds can be applied for wood-coating treatment as a preservative measure to prevent termite attack. [myhousepests.com]

Sources at Manondwane Primary School in Bulawayo’s Nketa 7 said 16 pupils ingested the toxic fruits at the school playground at around 10AM and the rest of the class was taken for treatment as a precaution. [chronicle.co.zw]

The seeds are also used in the treatment of syphilis[303 ]. The oil from the seeds, known as 'curcas'’ is a powerful purgative and emetic[46, 272 ]. [pfaf.org]

Poisonous Plants: First Aid and Medical Treatment of Injuries. University of Hawaii. 2000 pg 88. 8. C.P. Khare. Indian Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated Dictionary Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 2007 pg. 345. 9. [globinmed.com]

Information of patients with abnormal liver enzyme Patient number No. of seeds ingested Symptoms Laboratory findings (U/L) Length of stay (days) Treatment 1 20 Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain Elevated AST/ ALT (AST 67, ALT 102) 4 Intravenous hydration [apjmt.mums.ac.ir]

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In alternative, the oil of Barbados nut seeds can be applied for wood-coating treatment as a preservative measure to prevent termite attack. [myhousepests.com]

These restrictions may prevent the use of one or more of the methods referred to, depending on individual circumstances. [keyserver.lucidcentral.org]

He said the school should cut down the tree to prevent a repeat of the horror. “It’s scary to know that such dangerous trees exist in schools. Our kids’ are no longer safe and I hear that many schools planted them. They should just chop them down.” [chronicle.co.zw]

These range from being used as a live fence (hedge) to prevent animals to entering gardens, houses and roads to medicinal applications. [jatropt.eu]