Abstract

Ghungchi safaid (Abrus precatorius) is commonly known as Gunja or Jequirity belonging to Fabaccae- a pea family, richly found throughout plains of India, from Himalaya down to Southern India and Sri lanka. It is a semi poisonous medicine mentioned among higher degree of hot & dry temperament which is used in various diseases topically and considered as contraceptive internally in Unani System of medicine. The present review represents the classification, habitat, etymoloygy, pharmacological actions, therapeutic uses, unwarranted effects and correctives along with pharmacological studies.

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