Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Aarghis in the Urdu language is the name of a plant identified with Berberis aristata DC. from the Berberidaceae (Barberry) family having the following synonyms: Berberis coccinea, Berberis macrophylla. For the possible medicinal usage of aarghis, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Aarghis in India is the name of a plant defined with Berberis aristata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Berberis aristata Sims.

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Phytotherapy Research (1995)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Bot. Reg. (1823)
· Systema Naturae (1821)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (2549)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis. (1825)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Aarghis, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.

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