When the 100 red seeds struck the red button—A case report on survival following intentional ingestion of Abrus precatorius

Authors

  • Maria Mathew Internal Medicine PG, Kauvery Hospital, Hosur, Tamil Nadu
  • P.D. Aravindan Internal Medicine – HOD and Senior Consultant, Kauvery Hospital, Hosur, Tamil Nadu
  • Raghunath R Internal Medicine Senior Consultant, Kauvery Hospital, Hosur, Tamil Nadu
  • N. Priya Internal Medicine PG, Kauvery Hospital, Hosur, Tamil Nadu

Keywords:

Abrus precatorius, Crab’s eye seeds, Ricinus communis

Abstract

Background: Abrus precatorius is among the most lethal natural poisons, with its seeds commonly known as rosary peas, jequirity beans, or crab’s eye seeds. The primary toxin, abrin, is an extremely potent ribosome-inactivating protein capable of causing multiorgan dysfunction even at very low doses. Because no specific antidote exists, early recognition and prompt supportive management are essential. Here we discuss a case of intentional ingestion of 100 crushed seeds as per the patient which he got it through online platform and how we managed the patient in a multidisciplinary approach.

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Published

2026-02-08

How to Cite

Maria Mathew, P.D. Aravindan, Raghunath R, & N. Priya. (2026). When the 100 red seeds struck the red button—A case report on survival following intentional ingestion of Abrus precatorius. Kauverian Medical Journal, 3(4), 51–55. Retrieved from http://www.kauverianjournal.com/index.php/research/article/view/276

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