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Rosary Pea (Jequirity Bean / Gunja)

Abrus precatorius

କାଇଁଚ (Kaincha)गुंजा (Gunja) / रत्ती (Ratti)Gunja
Family
Fabaceae
Origin
India & Tropical Asia
Plant Type
Climber
Habitat
Outdoor

About the Plant

Slender woody twining climber; alternate pinnate leaves with 10-14 pairs of oblong leaflets, pale purple axillary racemes, and pods containing scarlet seeds with black eye.

Traditional Uses

Alopecia, sciatica, muscular spasms, paralysis, and arthritis (processed)

Parts Used

Purified seeds, roots, leaves

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya
  • Guna: Laghu, Ruksha, Teekshna
  • Virya: Ushna
  • Vipaka: Katu

Health Benefits

  • Neurological stimulant, treats sciatica, paralysis, and alopecia (external)

Precautions

Extremely toxic plant; abrin alkaloid in raw seeds can be fatal; must undergo Shodhana purification

Interesting Facts

Historically, Indian goldsmiths used the scarlet Gunja seeds as the universal unit of weight ('Ratti')