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'''Abrus precatorius''' is a severely invasive plant in warm temperate to tropical regions. The plant is best known for its seeds, which are used as beads and in percussion instruments and which are toxic because of the presence of abrin. This plant belongs to Fabaceae family. It can be used in food. It's Leaves are sweet and are chewed with Paan or also eaten raw. It contains the Following nutritional components like Vitamin A, B, C; Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc etc. Gunja's availability period is August-March.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Blisters in mouths}}, {{Uses|Mouth sores}}, {{Uses|Bleeding piles}}, {{Uses|Leucorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Mild diabetes}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Physical weakness}}, {{Uses|Ulcer}}, {{Uses|Urinary trouble}}, {{Uses|Snakebite}}, {{Uses|Infection in intestine}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Kind of soil needed==
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
==Photo Gallery==
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File:AbrusWhiteSeeds.jpg|White variety of seeds.
File:Abrus precatorius W IMG 1578.jpg|''Abrus precatorius'' leaves and flowers
File:Abrus precatorius W2 IMG 1578.jpg|''Abrus precatorius'' flowers
File:IndianLicorice 7899.JPG|''Abrus precatorius'' seeds
File:Abrus_precatorius_%E2%80%94_Scott_Zona_001.jpg|Fruits
</gallery>
<ref name="Uses">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:121</ref>
<ref name="Identification">Kappathagudda - A Repertoire of Medicinal Plants of Gadag book, Page no: 30</ref>
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