This jungle plant is more poisonous than the cobra snake, death is inevitable if touched
September 30, 20242 Mins Read

International Desk: More than half of people in India still live in villages. Where various types of plants, grasses and wild bushes are found everywhere. But many people in the city also mistakenly plant some plants in tubs that look beautiful but are actually very dangerous. A child from Madhya Pradesh was recently brought to the hospital with a swollen head and bloody diarrhoea.

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All the symptoms are like poison, which has spread in the child's body. The doctors examined and found that the body of the child contains poison called Abrin. The toxin is obtained from the seeds of a plant called Abrus pitorius. Experts say that the poison of this plant is so dangerous that it can lead to death if not treated at the right time.

This plant, Abrus pitorarius, is said to have more venom than any venomous snake and once it enters your body, it is almost impossible to get out. So experts advise to keep as much distance from this tree as possible.

This plant with reddish orange colored seeds is found in many parts of India. May be around your home. So if you see it, pick it up from the ground without touching it and bury it. Or consult forest experts if possible.

As soon as the poison of Abrus pitorarius enters the human body, it starts to make the cells sick from the inside and stop the production of proteins in the cells. As the body stops producing proteins, the cells begin to die and gradually the person also dies. This plant is so dangerous that everything from its seeds to leaves, stems and roots are dangerous.

Although snake venom is dangerous, many medicines are made from it. Similarly, although the Abrus pitorius plant is poisonous and dangerous, it has many medicinal properties. This plant is called Gunja or Ratti plant in current language. Its extract has anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties. But don't use without expert advice, your little mistake can become fatal for you.