Ratti Leaf / Abrus precatorius Leaf Tea – Crab’s Eye Leaves

Ratti Leaf Tea / Chanothi

Botanical name : Abrus precatorius Leaf Tea

Other names – Crab’s Eye Leaves, Chunoti, Chanoti, Chanothi,  jequirity bean,  rosary pea, Kakadantika, Kakasahavaya, Shikhandika, Sheetpaki, Rati, Indian Licorice root, Crab’s eye, John Crow bead, Abrus seed, Gunchi, Gunja, Rati, Gamanchi, Guruvinda, Guruginia, Gundumani, Gunj, Gunja, Gunchi, Chashmi, Khurosa

Origin : India

Ayurvedic classification: 

• Guna (Characteristics) : Ruksha (Dry), Laghu (Light)
• Rasa (Taste) : Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
• Vipaka (After taste that develops post digestion) : Katu (Pungent)
• Virya (Potency) : Ushna (Hot Potency)

Dosage :

Root and Leaf Powder 1 -3 g,

Seed powder – ½ to 1.5 Gunja (unit of measurement) or 60 – 180 mg per day.