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[[File:Acmella_oleracea_002Abrus_precatorius_%E2%80%94_Scott_Zona_001.JPG|200pxjpg|thumb|right|''Toothache plant'']]
'''Toothache plantAbrus precatorius''' is a prostrate perennial severely invasive plantin warm temperate to tropical regions. The plant is often cultivated as an annual best known for its edible leaves in parts of the tropicsseeds, especially Brazil. It is also grown widely which are used as an ornamental beads and in percussion instruments and which are toxic because of the attractive colourful headspresence of abrin. This plant belongs to Fabaceae family.
'''Uses:''' ToothacheBlisters in mouths, Throat infectionsMouth sores, Gum infectionsBleeding piles, DysenteryLeucorrhoea, RheumatismMild diabetes, Blood parasitesCough, MalariaPhysical weakness, Ulcer, Urinary trouble, Snakebite, Infection in intestine.
'''Chemical Composition:''' The most important taste-active molecules present are fatty acid amides such as spilantholMature seeds contain alkali like abrine, which is responsible for the trigeminal precatorine and saliva-inducing effects of products such as jambu oleoresinIts Roots contain precol, a concentrated extract of the plantabrol, abrasine, precatorine, galactose etc.
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