Environmental, Economical and Social Implication of Jatropha: A Systematic Review

Yihunie Bekalu Babil

doi:10.7176/jrdm/74-01

Abstract

Jatropha curcas: from leaves, latex, roots, and seeds different bioactive or commercially important ingredients have been extracted using different methods. Jatropha curcas L is a multipurpose plant and a member of the family Euphorb eaceae 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, dye, etc. The leaves shoot latex, roots and seed oil has medicinal properties. The fruit exo carp (coat), seed shell and processed seed cake are rich in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium and can be used as fertilizer. Newly developed biotechnological processes related to the exploitation of J. curcas include the genetic improvement of the plant, biological pest control, enzyme-supported oil extraction, anaerobic fermentation of the press cake and the isolation of anti inflammatory substances and wound-healing enzymes. In General Jatropha curcas is a quick-growing and popular tree. It is a traditionally important medicinal plant and having various commercial applications. Keywords : Jatropha, Application, Economic, Extraction DOI: 10.7176/JRDM/74-01 Publication date: March 31 st 2021

Highlights

Jatropha curcas L is a multipurpose plant and a member of the family Euphorbeaceae with several attributes and considerable potential
In short all the parts of the jatropha plant can be utilized for different applications
The results of this study suggest J. curcas has antioviposition and ovicidal effects on C. maculatus making it a viable candidate for incorporation into pest control program of gain legumes (Adedire CO, etal, 2003).The oil obtained from jatropha is used for illumination, making soap and candles, adulterate of olive oil, and making Turkey red oil

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Jatropha curcas L is a multipurpose plant and a member of the family Euphorbeaceae with several attributes and considerable potential. Anti inflammatory activity of topical application of Jatropha curcas L. root powder in paste form in TPAinduced ear inflammation was confirmed in albino mice and successive solvent extraction of these roots was carried out by ether and methanol. 2.2) Latex of Jatropha The latex cream of J. curcas possesses anti-inflammatory activity in wound healing process of mice skin (Muhammad Nur Salim etal 2018).The latex can be used to remedy alopecia, anasora, burns, dropsy, eczema, inflammation, paralysis and yellow fever (Heller, 1996). Other ethnomedicinal uses of J. curcas include stryptic, vermifuge and vulnerary It has been reported as a folk remedy for alopecia, anasorea, ascites, burns, carbuncles, convulsions, cough, dermatitis, diarrhea, dropsy, dysentery, dyspepsia, eczema, fever, erysipelas, jaundice, paralysis, rashes, rheumatism, yellow fever, tetanus, ulcer, stomach ache, sores, heart burns, thrush, uterosis, whitlows and yaws. Seeds are used for dropsy, gout, paralysis, and skin ailments (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962)

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Findings

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