Abrus precatorius (Rati/Gunj/Rosary beans) Toxic Principle: Abrin→ Inactivates Protein synthesis. Clinical signs: GI dysfunction, salivation, colic, bloody diarrhea, muscular twitching. Nervous signs in later stages followed by death within 1-10 days. PM: Splotchy Hemorrhage & Ulceration Treatment: Antidote – Anti abrin serum; emesis followed by activated charcoal; saline purgatives (MgSO4); Tannic Acid Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken Fern) Present in hilly areas, sheep and … Continue Reading →