Jequirity is a deciduous climber with a height of 4 meters (13 feet). Compound leaves, clusters of pink blooms, and seed pods with scarlet or (rarely) white seeds are all features of this plant.
History & Folklore
Since ancient times, jequirity seeds have been employed in India for weighing precious objects like the renowned Koh-i-Noor diamond. However, the sources are infamous for being poisonous.
Habitat & Cultivation
Jequirity originated in India and is currently found in all tropical climates, growing in hedges and bushes.
Uses
Conjunctivitis: note, application outside the body can be fatal
Contraception may be helpful to induce a miscarriage.
Worm infestation may be useful when using the ground root.
Parts used
Root
Leaves
Seeds
Key Actions
Contraceptive
Poisonous
Constituents
Abrin ( is extremely toxic)
Indole alkaloids
Triterpenoid saponins and anthocyanins
Glycyrrhizin
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 158
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