Abrus seeds contain abrin,indole alkaloids and anthocyanins.Roots and leaves contain glycyrrhizin and races of abrin.Glycyrrhizin is expectorant,antiinflammatory and antiallergic while abrin is extremely toxic.
Seeds are used as contraceptive and treatment of chronic conjunctivitis;leaves and roots are used in treatment of asthma,bronchitis and fever;roots mixed with cow milk,made into a paste is used against diarrhoea and dysentery.
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