Abrus precatorius Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Abrus precatorius Linn.belongs to Papilionaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Batrah-Hindi, Shisham.
The English Names for this herb are Abrus seed, Crabs eye, Indian liquorice, Jequirity, Precatory bean, Rosary beads, Rosary Pea, Wild liquorice.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Chanothi, Ghongchi, Ratti, Rattion.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Abrus precatorius Linn. are Alexiteric, Anthelmintic, Anti-Periodic, Aphrodisiac, Corrosive, Demulcent, Desiccative, Detersive, Diaphoretic, Emetic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Resolvent, Stimulant, Sudorific, Vermifuge.

Leaves:

  • Aphrodisiac
  • Blood Purifier
  • Tonic


    • Roots:
  • Alexiteric
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Demulcent
  • Emetic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Abrus precatorius Linn. are Jaundice, Kidney Ailments, Malaria, Venereal Disease, Gastrointestinal Pains, Eyelid Warts, Epithelial Cancer Of Vulva.

    The Indications of Seeds of Abrus precatorius Linn. are Leprosy, Aphrodisiac, Nervous stimulant, Irritant, Purgative, Emetic, Sex Stimulant, Leucoderma, Psoriasis, Swelling, Abortifacient, Sciatica, Pain.

    The Indications of Leaves of Abrus precatorius Linn. are Headache, Eye Diseases, Syphilis, General Pain, Cancer, Aphthae, Stomatitis, Leucoderma, Hoarseness, Itching, Fever, Wounds, Spermatorrhoea, Asthma, Eye Inflammation, Tuberculosis, Skin Diseases.

    The Indication of Bark of Abrus precatorius Linn. is Dysentery.

    The Indications of Roots of Abrus precatorius Linn. are Cold, Diarrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Sore Throat, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Snake Bite, Hookworms.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Abrus precatorius Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Abrus precatorius Linn. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    DAWA-E-TAKOREHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Abrus precatorius Linn. is used in the preparation of Roghan Ajeeb, Tilai-Urusak compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.500gN/A
    SeedsN/A

    Herb's Description

    No information regarding Abrus precatorius Linn.'s description is currently available.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Philippine Island, South China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tropical Africa, West Indies.. Tropical climate is required for growth, usually found in tropical or subtropical areas of the world.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Abrus precatorius Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Abrus precatorius Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Abrus precatorius Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In large doses produce symptoms resembling that of cholera. Seeds highly poisonous. The symptoms of poisoning include loss of appetite,vomiting and diarrhoea.

    Toxicity

    Abrus precatorius Linn.:
    Constituent: Abrin
    Effects: Nausea
    Abrus precatorius Linn.:
    Constituent: Abrin
    Effects: Abdominal cramping