Baliospermum solanifolium, Danthi, Dantika, Nagadanthi, Wild croton, ദന്തി, ദന്തിക, നാഗദന്തി

Synonyms: Baliospermum montanum (Willd.) Müll.Arg.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Vernacular names: Danthi, Dantika, Nagadanthi, ദന്തി, ദന്തിക, നാഗദന്തി (Malayalam), Wild croton (English), Danti (Sanskrit), Danti (Hindi), Nakatanti (Tamil)
Distribution: Indo-Malesia
Description: Subshrubs. Leaves broadly ovate often 3-lobed, apex acute or acuminate. Flowers greenish-yellow. Capsule 3-lobed, 1.2 cm long; seeds ovoid.
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
Flowering & Fruiting: August-March

Parts used: Roots, leaves and seeds
Properties & Uses: Purgative, anti-inflammatory, digestive, anthelmintic and diuretic. The roots are used for the treatment of constipation, jaundice, hemorrhoids, leprosy, anemia and skin diseases. The leaves are good for asthma and bronchitis. Seed are used as a purgative.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk, Unani,
Traditional Uses:The pounded roots mixed with water and taken internally to relieve indigestion and constipation.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable.
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