What is another word for physic nut?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪzɪk nˈʌt] (IPA) 
Physic nut, also known as Jatropha curcas, is a multi-purpose plant that has numerous synonyms. Some of these include: Barbados nut, purging nut, piñón, bagla tree, purging croton, and physic nut tree. The plant is native to South America and has spread to other parts of the world due to its medicinal properties and the fact that it is a source of oil that can be used for energy production. The plant has been used as a traditional medicine for various ailments such as constipation, coughs, and gonorrhea, among others. It is also used as a biofuel because of its high oil content.
