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Crotonis Fructus Pulveratus

Croton [fruit] frost

巴豆霜 〔巴豆霜〕 bā dòu shuāng

Alternate English names: tiglium [fruit] frost

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Croton tiglium L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Croton tiglium L.*

Use: Medicinal

Notes: This is 巴豆, croton seed, that has had the skin and heart removed, has been crushed, and pressed between absorbent paper to remove the oil and reduce the toxicity.

See: Bā dòu (巴豆 Crotonis Fructus, croton [fruit])

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