Croton Tiglium(Jamal Gota)

Question 1

Which parts of Croton tiglium are poisonous?

Answer 1

Seeds and oil

Question 2

What is the nature of the croton seeds?

Answer 2

The croton seeds resemble the smaller seeds of ricinus communis (castor seeds)
Brownish black in colour
White oily kernel with longitudinal lines

Question 3

What are the specific features of croton tiglium oil?

Answer 3

Brown
Viscid
Unpleasant smell
Bitter taste

Question 4

What is the toxin present in jamal gota?

Answer 4

Crotin (Major)
Also called Toxalbumin
Crotonoside (minor)
Less poisonous
Glycosidic

Question 5

What is the active principle of crotin toxin present in croton tiglium?

Answer 5

Acts as an irritant when ingested
Acts as a vesicant causing skin vesicles when in contact

Question 6

What symptoms will appear if the croton seeds are ingested?

Answer 6

Same as that for ricin

(If taken crushed,,it will cause different git muscle cns and skin symptoms )

Question 7

What changes will occur to the body by croton oil Poisoning?

Answer 7

Blistering vesication on skin
When ingested, severe GI distress

Question 8

What’s the fatal dose of jamal gota?

Answer 8

20 drops
Or
4 seeds

Question 9

What’s the fatal period for croton tiglium (Jamal gota)?

Answer 9

4 to 6 hrs
Or
Can be delayed to 3 to 6 days if less poison ingested

Question 10

What’s the medicolegal importance of croton?

Answer 10

Homicidal given in food
Inhalation
Accidental (when used as a purgative)
Abortion
Arrow poison