Acute toxicity effect of Croton penduliflorus (Euphorbiaceae) Seed Oil.

Background: Croton penduliforus (Euphorbiaceae) is a tropical evergreen plant widely distributed in Africa. Its seeds are used in folklore medicine as laxative, as well as a major component of herbal contraceptive and antifibroid decoction.

Objective: This study is to investigate the oral acute toxicity and histological effects of Croton penduliflorus seed oil in mice.