Action :
Alkaloids: 1. It plays important role in nonspecific immunostimulant. 2. It possesses antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. 3. It causes the release of adrenaline from the adrenal glands and affects the central nervous system. 4. It acts directly as thermogenesis in the human body and helps in reducing weight. 5. It raises the blood pressure and indirectly acts on sympathetic nerves. 6. It dilates the bronchioles in the lung by stimulating beta-adrenergic receptors, thus helpful in asthma.

Curing Diseases:1. The seeds are used for homicidal purposes and as an abortifacient.
2. It is used for curing skin diseases, wounds, alopecia, asthma and treatment of ulcers.
3. It is used externally in the treatment of nervous systems, diarrhea, and dysentery and possesses anthelmintic properties.
4. Roots are used for treating transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, syphilitic disorder.
5. It is also used against jaundice and hemoglobinuria bile.

Research Information:C-methanol extract of Abrus precatorius seeds shows anti-diabetic effect. It is very helpful in lowering the level of blood sugar. (Ref. Manago, C.C., and Alumanah, E.O., Antidiabetic effect C-methanol extract of Abrus precatorius seed, J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Mgt. (2005) 9 (1) 85-88)

Uses : Seeds are abortifacient, anodyne, antimicrobial, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, febrifuge, hemostat, laxative, purgative, refrigerant. Vermifuge paste of seeds is applied locally in sciatica, stiffness of shoulder joints and paralysis. Seeds are highly poisonous. Roots are used for gonorrhoea, jaundice and haemoglobinuric bile. Powdered seeds are said to disturb the uterine functions and prevent conception in women. The oil extracted from seeds is said to promote the growth of human hair.