Jatropha tanjorensis is a leafy vegetable known for its medicinal properties, particularly its potential hematoprotective benefits. It is commonly consumed in various cuisines and has various health applications, especially in traditional folk medicine. The plant is part of the Jatropha genus, which is derived from the Greek word for "physician."Jatropha tanjorensis Common Names: Catholic vegetable, Lapalapa or Iyana- Ipaja (Yoruba), Ugu-Oyibo (Igbo), “hospital too far” (Pidgin English). Jatropha tanjorensis has shown hematological, antimalarial, antimicrobial, hypoglyceamic, hypolipidemic and antihypertensive activities.

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