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Jaypala (Croton tiglium Linn.), a traditional medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda, holds significant therapeutic potential due to its strong purgative properties. Despite its benefits, the plant is classified as Upavisha (semi-poisonous) because of its inherent toxicity, primarily found in its seeds. This research explores the traditional and scientific approaches to detoxifying Jaypala seeds through Shodhana (purification) methods, which significantly reduce its harmful effects. The word Upavisha means nearer to Visha i.e. drugs which possess the same qualities of visha, but not that much potent. Jayapala (Croton tiglium) is one among the Upavisha and a well-known plant in Indian System of Medicine as certain Number of formulations include this drug as an ingredient after proper purification. Also it is one of the known purgative Drug in Ayurveda with huge therapeutic values. This review article includes overall information about the plant Jayapala, Its botanical description, Toxicological aspect, treatment medico legal aspects in both Ayurveda and Modern toxicology, Its Shodhana (purification) processes.