#africa #herbs #Jatropha_curcas | Jonathan Chu Attia

Jatropha curcas | from leaves, latex, roots, and seeds different bioactive or commercially important ingredients have been extracted using different methodes. Jatropha curcas L is a multipurpose plant and a member of the family Euphorbeaceae with several application and considerable potential. The plant produces many useful products, especially the seed, from which oil can be extracted; this oil can be used as a feed stock for biodiesel. The extracted oil can also be used for making soap, glue,

Jatropha curcas is a tropical and subtropical drought-resistant shrub. It has several health benefits but people normally use it to make lamp oil and for producing soap. | Mudhumeni Mukuru