The present review justifies the potentials of Jatropha curcas Linn plant. Jatropha curcas l or physic nut is a drought resistant monoecious large shrub or small tree (5-8) m tall, belongs to the genus Jatropha, member of Euphorbiaceae family. The pharmacological studies revealed that Jatropha curcas Linn possess wound healing, antitumour, antimetastatic, antibacterial, larvicidal, anti-inflammatory, anti diabetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity. Jatropha curcas Linn possess a

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... ber of traditional as well as medicinal uses. Their traditional uses have attracted the attention of researchers, and as a result, reports on biological activity studies of the plant are increasing day by day. Jatropha is called by different names in different countries. In general, it is also called as Purging tree, Physic nut, curcas nut, Rathan jyot, Barbados nut, Curcas bean,