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croton oil

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croton oil
a very potent purgative oil extracted from the plant croton.


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Papillomas are induced in mice by applying 7,12-dimethylbenzanthracene twice to the backs of mice as a tumour initiator, followed by croton oil, as a tumour promoter, for several months.
Keywords: Lavandula multifida; Lamiaceae; Anti-inflammatory activity; Terpenoids; Croton oil ear test ********** Introduction The genus Lavandula (lavander; Lamiaceae) includes species which flower heads are traditionally used to treat headaches, depression, diabetes, and for their sedative properties (Gamez et al.
 
 
 
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