Photo link |
http://www.blueherongraphics.net/images.new/shrubs.vines/pages/Croton.htm |
Studies on Diabetes |
A study of a diterpene isolated from the bark of Croton cajucara Benth. In alloxan-induced diabetic rats showed significant hypoglycemic activity almost comparable to glibenclamide, without hypoglycemic activity in normal rats (Farias et al 1997). A second study of this same isolate showed reduction in blood glucose levels and triglycerides in streptozotocin rats (Silva et al 2001). |
Other Uses |
Folk uses include digestive disorders, diarrhea and vomiting (NMCD; http://www.naturaldatabase.com/monograph.asp?mono_id=181&brand_id=, accessed 4/17/04). |
Formulations used by Informants |
Hot infusion. |
Phytochemistry |
Albumen, tannin, cascarillin, potassium chloride, calcium salt, and lignin (Grieve; http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/croto118.html, accessed 4/17/04). |
Potential Adverse Effects |
No clinical adverse effects were found. |
Potential Medication Interactions |
No clinical medication interactions were found. |
References |
http://www.itis.usda.gov/index.html |