Open AccessA comparative antibacterial evaluation of raw and processed Gu�ja (Abrus precatorius Linn.) seeds
Author(s) -
Sudipta Roy,
Rabinarayan Acharya,
Narayan Chandra Mandal,
S. Barman,
Ritu Ghosh,
Rustum Roy
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
ancient science of life/ancient science of life
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-9547
pISSN - 0257-7941
DOI - 10.4103/0257-7941.113794
Subject(s) - abrus precatorius , traditional medicine , antibacterial activity , aqueous extract , antimicrobial , biology , medicine , food science , bacteria , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , genetics
Seed of Guñjā (Abrus precatorius Linn.), a known poisonous drug, is used extensively in various ayurvedic formulations with great therapeutic significance. Ayurveda recommends the administration of Guñjā in diseases like Indralupta (alopecia), Śotha (edema), Kṛmi (helminthes), Kuṣṭha (skin diseases), Kaṇḍu (itching), Prameha (urinary disorders) etc., after being treated with specific Śodhana (purification) procedures.