Abrus

{a’-brus) [aflpog, pretty]. Jequirity; Indian Licorice. The seeds of A.pre cat or i us, or Wild Licorice. Its properties are thought to be due to the presence of certain ferments. See Abrin. Infusions applied to the conjunctiva or to any mucous surface induce violent purulent inflammation with growth of false membrane. It is used in producing artificial conjunctivitis. 22