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Vomiting and diarrhoea happen within fifteen minutes of consumption. Also, since the seeds have an enjoyable taste, there is a possibility of a greater effect on the health of children, "Srinivas warned about the evergreen tropical plant with thin stems.Thirteen members of Banjara (nomadic) community who were hospitalised at Kollegal taluk healthcare facility in Chamarajanagar were discharged in a day. One kid with intellectual specials needs was kept in observation before being released, district health officer, Chamarajanagar, Chidambara S told TOI.He said
members of the community remained in Kollegal for sugarcane-cutting work.
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Govt Warns Versus Consuming Jatropha Fruits
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