Jequirity (rosary pea) · lyann legliz
Abrus precatorius
Jequirity (rosary pea)
lyann legliz
Jéquirity (liane-réglisse)
Abrus precatorius
Traditionally used
⚠ The seeds hold abrin, one of the deadliest plant poisons — a single chewed seed can be fatal; never ingest any part. Used externally only, with knowledgeable guidance, for skin conditions, inflammation, wounds, fever, respiratory complaints, and pain.
Prepared as
No preparation is recorded for this plant. The archive holds no safe way to take it internally; it is kept here for identification and for knowing what to avoid.
In three languages
Kreyòl — ⚠ Grenn yo gen abrin, youn nan pwazon plant ki pi mòtèl — yon sèl grenn moun moulen nan dan kapab touye; pa janm vale okenn pati. Itilize sou po a sèlman, avèk konsèy yon moun ki konnen, pou maladi po, enflamasyon, blesi, lafyèv, pwoblèm respirasyon, ak doulè.
Français — ⚠ Les graines contiennent de l'abrine, l'un des poisons végétaux les plus mortels — une seule graine mâchée peut être fatale ; n'ingérez jamais aucune partie. Utilisé en usage externe uniquement, sous la conduite d'une personne expérimentée, pour les affections cutanées, l'inflammation, les plaies, la fièvre, les troubles respiratoires et les douleurs.
Safety
No preparation is recorded for this plant. The archive holds no safe way to take it internally; it is kept here for identification and for knowing what to avoid.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside