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Gunja (Abrus Precatorius): A Review
International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 2022 Gunja (Abrus precatorius Linn.), also known as Indian liquorice, is regarded as one of the most toxic but also visually stunning seeds in the world. It is classified as an Upavisha (semipoisonous medication) and is utilised widely in several Ayurvedic formulations with significant medicinal value.
Dr Amandeep Sharma, Dr Rajni Sharma
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Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District. [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND\ud \ud The Kagera region of north western Tanzania has a rich culture of traditional medicine use and practice. Traditional medicines are the mainstay of healthcare in this region and are known to support the management of many illnesses such ...
Moshi, Mainen J +2 more
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Abrus Precatorius Induced Hemorrhagic Colitis [PDF]
American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2015 Abrus Precatorius commonly known as Rosary bead or Kundumani (Arena, 1986) is an irritant poison affecting almost all major systems of the body with more damage to the gastrointestinal system. The mortality rate is 10 to 15% for a lethal dose of just 1-2 crushed seeds.
Rajeshkumar Ganesan, Rajalakshmi Ettiyan
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Food Science and Human Wellness, 2019 Calcitonin receptor-like receptor (CRLR) is a human protein, that produces a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor (CGRP) when associates with human receptor activity-modifying protein-1 (HRAMP1).
Parthasarathy V., Ajay Kumar T.V
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Phytomedicine Plus, 2022 Background: Ultraviolet B radiation with a wavelength from 280 to 320 nm (UV-B) is a prime abiotic factor and environmental stress that can trigger the accumulation/increase of secondary metabolites like phenolic compounds that are unique sources of ...
A. Doss, A. Esther, R. Rajalakshmi
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Studies on the toxicity of an aqueous extract of the leaves of Abrus precatorius in rats
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2007 The toxic effects of an aqueous extract of Abrus precatorius were studied in 20 male white rats over a period of 18 days. The rats were divided into four groups of five rats per group.
A.A. Adedapo, O.A. Omoloye, O.G. Ohore
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The paradox of human equivalent dose formula: A canonical case study of abrus precatorius aqueous leaf extract in monogastric animals [PDF]
Macedonian Veterinary Review, 2016 There is abundant literature on the toxicity of A. precatorius seeds. However there is a need to define the toxicity limit of the Abrus precatorius leaf in monogastric animals.
Saganuwan Alhaji Saganuwan +1 more
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Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy, 2023 Abrus precatorius is a leguminous plant with high medicinal value. Its leaves are rich in flavonoids. There only are limited reports on the extraction process and quality assessment of total flavonoids in Abrus precatorius leaves (APL).
Xujiang Yuan +4 more
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Surgical treatment for Abrus precatorius poisoning case
JEM ReportsBackground: The seeds of Abrus precatorius are highly poisonous with no antidote available and are often consumed as a means of suicide. To date, there are no clear treatment strategies for Abrus poisoning induced by ingestion.
Lingling Hou
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