Abrus precatorius Linn.
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.
Description
None recorded.
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.
The pharmacological actions of Abrus precatorius Linn.'s Leaves are Aphrodisiac, Blood Purifier, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Abrus precatorius Linn.'s Roots are Alexiteric, Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Emetic.
Indications
The indication of Abrus precatorius Linn.'s Bark is Dysentery.
The indications of Abrus precatorius Linn. are Jaundice, Kidney Ailments, Malaria, Venereal Disease, Gastrointestinal Pains, Eyelid Warts, Epithelial Cancer Of Vulva.
The indications of Abrus precatorius Linn.'s Leaves are Headache, Eye Diseases, Syphilis, General Pain, Cancer, Aphthae, Stomatitis, Leucoderma, Hoarseness, Itching, Fever, Wounds, Spermatorrhoea, Asthma, Eye Inflammation, Tuberculosis, Skin Diseases.
The indications of Abrus precatorius Linn.'s Roots are Cold, Diarrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Sore Throat, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Snake Bite, Hookworms.
The indications of Abrus precatorius Linn.'s Seeds are Leprosy, Aphrodisiac, Nervous stimulant, Irritant, Purgative, Emetic, Sex Stimulant, Leucoderma, Psoriasis, Swelling, Abortifacient, Sciatica, Pain.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Abrus precatorius Linn. is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.500 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
Available Brands
- DAWA-E-TAKOREHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Abrus precatorius Linn. is used in the preparation of Roghan Ajeeb, Tilai-Urusak.
Substitutes
The substitute of Abrus precatorius Linn. is Psoralea corylifolia Linn. [Both varieties are substitutes for each other (red for white and vice versa).].
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Abrus precatorius Linn. are 5-ß-Cholanic Acid, Abraline, Abrin, Abrusic Acid, Gallic Acid, Hypaphorine Precabrine, Squalene, Trigonelline.
The active constituent of Abrus precatorius Linn.'s Roots is Glycyrrhizin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Abrus precatorius Linn. are Alhagi camelorum Fisch, Coriandrum sativum Linn. [Used in fresh form.].
Toxicity
Abrus precatorius Linn.
Constituent: Abrin
Effects: Nausea
Abrus precatorius Linn.
Constituent: Abrin
Effects: Abdominal cramping