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Vomiting and diarrhoea occur within fifteen minutes of consumption. Also, considering that the seeds have an enjoyable taste, there is a possibility of a higher effect on the health of children, "Srinivas cautioned about the evergreen tropical plant with thin stems.Thirteen members of Banjara (nomadic) community who were hospitalised at Kollegal taluk hospital in Chamarajanagar were released in a day. One kid with intellectual impairments was kept in observation before being discharged, district health officer, Chamarajanagar, Chidambara S told TOI.He stated
members of the neighborhood remained in Kollegal for sugarcane-cutting work.
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Govt Warns against Consuming Jatropha Fruits
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