Hello, Nice information by Antaryami ji, which I was waiting to hear. I have even heard that Rati or Gunj is also known as Gold-smith Gunj, because of the same property that Antaryami ji mentioned [seeds were taken in use by Gold smiths in the past to weigh the Gold] Hence, searched for literature on this and found very few 1. http://www.sizes.com/units/seeds_Abrus.htm , 2. http://uel-iis-dev.uel.ac.uk/lss/ebooks/documents/cd3/TaverniersTravelsinIndia-Vol-I.pdf
But the weight given in both references are differs drastically from each other. Also, As Shubhda ji said, leaves are used in Paan and known as Hari patti, which tastes sweet in first bite. Whereas Root is adulterated with Glycerhiza glabra or commonly known as Liquorice or Jeshthimadh / Jeshthimadhu or Yashtimadhu. It is also known as Indian Wild Liquorice. According to Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India seeds are also use in baldness. Other actions or uses are: uterine stimulant, abortifacient besides being toxic. Seeds contain abrin, a toxalbumin, indole derivatives, anthocyanins, sterols, terpens, whereas root and leaves contains precol, abrol, glycyrrhizin and alkaloids such as abrasine and precasine. Root also contains triterpenoids abruslactone A, methyl abrusgenate and abrusgenic acid. (Khare ed. Indian Medicinal plants 2007). Presence of different chemical compounds may be a reason of poisonous seeds and edible root and leaves. Many Regards Ninad B. Raut JRF, WII On Feb 9, 6:06 pm, Antaryami Kaushik <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes it is commonly also called as *'ratti'* and due to the same weight of > all seeds it was used to measure the weight of the Gold. In the past the > purity of the gold is also calculated on this basis *ratti and masa. *Thanks > and regards.* * > > On 2/9/10, Pankaj Oudhia <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > I have observed that such stories are associated with many plants so that > > one can not plant it in home garden and surroundings. In this way the chance > > of accidental consumption of poisonous plants like Abrus can be avoided. In > > my state Gloriosa is known as Jhagadhin and it is believed that its presence > > in home garden results in family tension. As you know Gloriosa was once > > assocaited with LTTE as alternate source of poison in suicide capsules. > > > Due to this belief the people in Chhattisgarh keep Gloriosa at bay. > > Unfortunately nothing has been associated with poisonous (exotic) Jatropha > > and as result due to Jatropha poisoning thousands of children are reaching > > to hospital. It has taken lives of five children in India. > > > Pankaj Oudhia > > > On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:48 AM, Pinki <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> there is some supersticious thing attached to these seeds also. that > >> if seeds are kept at home or are thrown into someones house, a tiff/ > >> fighting erupts in that house especially between husband and > >> wife....this really doesnt happen...Can try this at home... > > >> Alok > > >> On Feb 8, 8:53 am, Neil Soares <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > Hi, > >> > Toxicology is part of the 2nd M.B.B.S.curriculum - 10 CRUSHED > >> seeds are lethal. > >> > With regards, > >> > Neil Soares. > > >> > --- On Mon, 2/8/10, Pardeshi S. <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> > From: Pardeshi S. <[email protected]> > >> > Subject: [efloraofindia:27402] Re: Kunch > >> > To: "efloraofindia" <[email protected]> > >> > Date: Monday, February 8, 2010, 9:17 PM > > >> > Yes the leaves are used as flavoring agent in Paan. however the seeds > >> > are poisonous, i e. six seeds taken at a time can lead to death. > > >> > Regards > >> > Satish Pardeshi > > >> > On Feb 8, 8:34 pm, shubhada nikharge <[email protected]> > >> > wrote: > > >> > > Dr. Pankajji, > >> > > Although the seeds are poisonous, the leaves are edible. i have eaten > >> them. > >> > > they are very commonly used in 'paan' by the panwala, i believe. > >> > > Marathi local name : गुंज > >> > > Cheers, > >> > > Shubhada > > >> > > "I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still > >> I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do." > > >> > > ________________________________ > >> > > From: Dr. Pankaj Kumar <[email protected]> > >> > > To: efloraofindia <[email protected]> > >> > > Sent: Mon, 8 February, 2010 8:41:18 PM > >> > > Subject: [efloraofindia:27398] Re: Kunch > > >> > > I assume the plant is poisonous. Even the seed coat, or colour is > >> > > poisonous. First time ever I have heard that leaves are edible. 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