Mushini Seeds: Poison to Nectar? Ayurveda Transforms Deadly Toxin into Medicine

• Mushini seeds (Nux Vomica), also known as 'Vishamushti', are naturally poisonous but possess significant medicinal properties when purified.
• Ayurveda purifies these seeds using cow urine or ghee, transforming them into medicines for nervous system issues, joint pains, and sexual potency.
• The seeds contain alkaloids Strychnine and Brucine, which affect the nervous system, making direct consumption life-threatening.
• Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) procures Mushini seeds from tribals at Rs. 100 per kg, aiming for 450 quintals this year in Rampachodavaram.
• Tribals, especially the Guttikoya community, are demanding an increase in procurement price to Rs. 150 per kg due to the difficulty of collection.

Why It Matters: Mushini seeds are a potent example of Ayurveda's ability to transform poison into powerful medicine.