The medicinal values of Abrus precatorius: a review study

Abstract

Herbal medicines are in great demand for preliminary health care due to their wide medicinal values without any side effects. Since many species are used in the system of traditional medicine, scientists have great opportunities to develop appropriate packages of practices for their multiplication and conservation. It is reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, like anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-tumor, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-diabetic, anti-serotonergic, anti-migraine, including treatment of inflammation, ulcers, wounds, throat scratches and sores. Abrus precatorius is the native plant of this Indian subcontinent and used in many ways in the ayurvedic system of medicine. Ayurved recommends the administration of the Abrus precatorius in disease like alopecia, edema, helminths, skin diseases, itching, urinary dsorders, and anti-fertility. This review will help to explore the medicinal effects of the Abrus precatorius especially in the field of contraception which might be a remarkable activity in this realm. Therefore the present review is aimed to compile up the updated data and highlighting the special features on its pharmacological activities in various diseases. [ J Adv Biotechnol Exp Ther 2020; 3(2.000): 84-91]

Keywords

• herbal medicine
• medicinal plant
• abrus precatorius
• medicinal values
• pharmacological activity