Abstract

A REVIEW OF ABRUS PRECATORIUS (L.) BOTANICAL, PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES AND DISCUSS ITS MEDICINAL VALUE

Vikrant Kumar*, Vikash Kumar, Utkarsh Trivedi, Deepika Janjua and Purabi Saha

ABSTRACT

For preliminary health care, herbal medicines are in high demand because they have a wide range of medical properties without any adverse effects. Traditional medicine uses a wide range of species, which provides scientists with a wealth of opportunity to develop appropriate conservation and multiplication strategies. A wide range of therapeutic potentials, such as antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic and so on, have been attributed to the plant. This includes treatment of inflammation, ulcers and wounds, as well as the treatment of throat scratches and sores. This Indian subcontinent's native plant, Abrus precatorius, is employed in a variety of traditional Ayurveda treatments. A member of the pea family, Abrus precatorius (also known as Gunja or Jequirity) can be found in the plains of India from the Himalayas down to southern India and Ceylon. Because it contains unique natural compounds, the plant can be used to generate new treatments for a variety of ailments. Traditional folklore medicine relies on the roots, seeds, and leaves of the plant. Abrus precatorius has been the subject of extensive study. According to pharmacological investigations, Abrus precatorius has a wide range of bioactive properties that include nehroprotective and nehroprotective properties as well as antiseratonergic properties. The presence of the "abrin" component in this plant, which is lethal to humans, makes this plant both therapeutic and dangerous. Abrus precatorius's nature, pharmacological activities, chemical ingredients, toxicity, and forensic importance are all discussed in this article.

Keywords: Abrus precatorius, Chemical composition, Pharmacological activity, Anti microbial activity, Anti diabetic activity.