Rosary pea
Abrus Precatorius, Rosary pea, Gunja, Chirmitti
Botanical Name : Abrus Precatorius
English Name : Rosary pea
Hindi Name : Gunja, Chirmitti
Sanskrit Name : Gunja
Description
This small climbing vine is native to India and it is found in almost every part of the country. This herb is also found in other countries like Sri Lanka, Philippines, West Indies.
Abrus precatorius is a member of Fabaceae plant family.
This is a small climbing vine or small herb. The leaves are parpinnate. The leaflets are10 to 20 in pairs, opposite, oblong and blunt. The flowers bloom in September to October in racemes. The bell shape flowers are pink white. The Seeds are bright scarlet with a black spot, polished and shining.
Abrus precatorius is a member of Fabaceae plant family.
This is a small climbing vine or small herb. The leaves are parpinnate. The leaflets are10 to 20 in pairs, opposite, oblong and blunt. The flowers bloom in September to October in racemes. The bell shape flowers are pink white. The Seeds are bright scarlet with a black spot, polished and shining.
Caution
The seeds are toxic.
Usage
The leaves are sweet in taste and cure for sore throat and other mouth diseases.
Obtained Chemical Compounds
Abrin, Abrine, Abralin, glucoside
Gujarati: Chanothi
Marathi: Gunja
Bengali: Gunch
Kannada: Gulgunje
Tamil: Kundu mani
Telugu: Gulvinde
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