Health Benefits of Gunja (Rosary Pea)
Excessive and irrational use of rosary peas may cause hazardous and poisonous effects on the body, so use it cautiously under supervision.
Gunja is mentioned in Ayurveda for abdominal pain, digestive issues, jaundice, cough, and tumor-like problems.
The Gunja plant has alkaloids, terpenoids, and flavonoids including luteolin, abrectorin, orientin, isoorientin, abrusoside, abruquinones, and desmethoxycentaviridin, glycyrrhizin, abrusogenin, and many more compounds.
It has antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-abortifacient, stomachic, and many other properties.
Stomach pain: When taken in moderation, roots and leaves can help with stomach pain and related problems.
Wound healing: Additionally, it helps cuts and wounds, particularly those on leaves.
Abortion: Research from science indicates that there is a discernible impact on rosary pea abortion.
Cough and cold: It also works as an expectorant for colds and coughs, both acute and persistent.
Tumor and cancer: Rosary pea is also used to treat cancer and related issues.
Digestion and constipation: Using leaves and roots in moderation helps with constipation and enhances digestion.
Mouth ulcers and stomatitis: Rosary pea leaves can be applied topically to treat mouth ulcers and reduce swelling in cases of stomatitis.
Dyspepsia and acid reflux: It also reduces symptoms similar to heartburn or excessive acid secretion.
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