Gunja (Ratti) Lep and Oil Pack for Hair Regrowth (150 gm)

GUNJA (Ratti) LEP and Oil for Hair Regrowth:

Abrus precatorius GUNJA (Ratti) is a branched climbing undershurb and it is widely distributed in the Himalayas in India. The seeds of Abrus precatorius are recommended for alopecia in traditional and folklore medicines. 

It was observed that hair growth initiation time, completion time, hair length, hair follicle density and anagenic percent in the test group animals was comparable with that of minoxidil treated animals and oil also shows antifungal effect as compared with standard drug Itraconazole.

Conclusively the study revealed that seed oil of A.precatorius is a potent hair growth promoter and also posses antifungal effect which supports traditional claim.

Type of Gunja:

• Botanical name: Abrus precatorius
• Family name: Fabaceae
• Common names: Jequirity bean, Rosary pea, Precatory bean, Crab’s eye, Gunja, Mulati, Rati, Buddist rosary beeds, Indian liquorice root 
• Sanskrit name: Raktika, Gunja, Kakananti
• Parts used: Seeds, roots, leaves
• Geographical distribution: Ratti is native to India and is found all over the Indian plains and in the Himalayas. It also grows in Ceylon, China, South Africa, Brazil and the West Indies.