Abrus precatorius, known as Saga, is a legume plant belonging to the tropical Asia region that is known for its toxicity. Precedent research has shown that Abrus precatorius leaves and roots have a potential effect on treating various diseases such as cough, bronchitis, hepatitis, and cancer. However, Saga plants are being undervalued in Indonesia due to the lack of knowledge on the benefit…
The therapeutic benefits from the utilization of the roots and leaves saga plant have been known to Asian cultures for centuries. Numerous studies have attributed the therapeutics properties to triterpenoids, a class of secondary metabolites found in plants that are produced by the plant defense system under stressful environmental conditions. Recent study in legume model plant, lotus japon…