Abstract

A REVIEW STUDY OF GUNJA

*Dr. Lokesh Singh Bhati and Dr. Ujwala Hivale

Abstract

Gunja (Abrus precatorius) known as Indian liquorice, this is most deadly poisonous plant. since ancient time Gunja have been used in Indian medicine system, In Ayurveda Gunja is consider as Sthavarvisha & Upavisha. It is common to tropical and subtropical countries. The prevalence of gunja poisoning in India is highest in the world. It’seeds contain active principle Abrin, Hemagglutinin, Abralin, Abric acid. Abrin is irritant and CNS depressant. Gunja is one Upavisha having rich therapeutic values, it can be used in treating many diseases with proper shodhan. Abrin is irritant and CNS depressant. In this manuscript the detail description about Gunja in Ayurveda and contemporary texts has been compiled and critically evaluated.

Keywords: Gunja, Abrin, Upavisha.