Yellow Gunja/पीला गुंजा (21 Piece)

Yellow Gunja/ Pili Gunja Chirmi Beads (पीला गुंजा) : Yellow Gunja is attributable to the plant Abrus precatorius. Three forms with Red Gunja, Yellow Gunja and Pili Gunja another with white seeds are known to occur in this species and are employed for different therapeutic uses viz. as purgative, emetic, aphrodisiac, tonic and also as an abortifacient. According to some Ayurvedic literature the seeds are poisonous and should be given to the patients after proper processing (‘Shodhan’).

A comparative study of various phytochemical parameters, namely, percentage of successive extractives, total proteins, tannins, total ash and acid insoluble ash of these three forms of the processed (with cow’s milk and Kanji) and unprocessed seeds was done. TLC and densitometric scanning of successive extractives was also carded out to serve as markers for processed and unprocessed seeds.-

The percentage of proteins, tannins, and alcohol and water soluble extractives decreased in the processed material. Besides, their acute toxicity, CNS activity were also studied in albino mice and it was found that white seeds are more toxic as compared to the red and brown. Yellow Gunja toxic effect was reduced with the processing. Further, the ‘Kanji’ processed seeds are less toxic than the milk processed one.

 Pili Gunja Chirmi Beads – Abrus precatorius is a poisonous herb used in Ayurvedic medicines after detoxifying process. Its seeds(Yellow Gunja) and roots are used in treating hair fall, arthritis pain, as an aphrodisiac and more. – Pili Gunja Chirmi Beads .

In Ayurveda, Pili Gunja Chirmi Beads is recommended in treatment of nervous debility, obstinate cough and locally in Leucoderma, alopecia, sciatica, stiff joints, leprosy (Mahakustha; Kushtani, Kustaroga) and paralysis. Yellow Gunja roots and leaves can be used safely in recommended dosage. But the seeds(Yellow Gunja) are poisonous and must be used cautiously. Medically Yellow Gunja uses are here under.

• Anti-estrogenic: blocks the production or utilization of estrogens, or inhibits their effects. Estrogens are the family of hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female sex characteristics.
• Anti-inflammatory: reducing inflammation by acting on body mechanisms.
• CNS-depressant: depression of the central nervous system that can result in decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness.
• Demulcent: relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.
• Depurative: purifying agent.
• Expectorant: promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages, used to treat coughs.
• Emetic: Causing vomiting.
• Laxative: tending to stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowels.
• Rubefacient: Pili Gunja Chirmi Beads Causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation.
• Teratogenic: disturb the development of an embryo or foetus.
• Uterine stimulant, abortifacient: Causes abortion on internal use.

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