Ratti
Description:
Abrus Precatorius is a legume with long, pinnate-leafleted leaves. The seeds of Abrus precatorius are much valued in native jewelry for their bright coloration. Apart from this it finds variety of uses in the form of traditional medicine. However, abrus precatorius seeds contain a toxic element called Abrin, which is only harmful when swallowed.
Details:
Botanical Name : Abrus Precatorius
Hindi Name : Rati
Sanskrit Name : Krishna gunja
Assami Name : Latuwani
Bengali Name : Rati, Kunch
Gujarati Name : Gumchi
Kannada Name : Gurgunn, Gulaganji
Oriya Name : Kaincha, Gunja
Malayalam Name : Kunnikkura
Tamil Name : Kunthamani
Telugu Name : Gumginja
Common Name : Rosary Pea, Jequerity, Crab’s Eye, Precatory Bean, Tento Muido, Cain Ghe, Graines Reglisse, Weesboontje, Rakat, Jequerit, Liane Reglisse,Paratella, Paternoste
Family Name : Fabaceae
Part Used : Seeds, Leaves
Medicinal Uses :
- Seeds are abortifacient, anodyne, aphrodisiac, antimicrobial, diuretic, emetic, expectorant,purgative,refrigerant and sedative.
- Seeds are highly poisonous. Roots are used for gonorrhoea, jaundice and haemoglobinuric bile.
- Powdered seeds are said to disturb the uterine functions and prevent conception in women.
- The oil extracted from seeds is said to promote the growth of human hair.