Kanphuta: 2 definitions
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKanphuta [कानफूटा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Cardiospermum halicacabum L. from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kanphuta, 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.
Kanphuta [कानफूटा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Flemingia strobilifera (L.) W.T.Aiton from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Flemingia bracteata, Flemingia fruticulosa, Zornia strobilifera.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kanphuta in India is the name of a plant defined with Cardiospermum halicacabum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cardiospermum corindum fo. molle (Kunth) Radlk. (among others).
2) Kanphuta is also identified with Cleome viscosa It has the synonym Sinapistrum viscosum Moench (etc.).
3) Kanphuta is also identified with Flemingia strobilifera It has the synonym Hedysarum bracteatum Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1824)
· Icones Plantarum Indiae Orientalis (1840)
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
· Ueber einige künstliche Geschlechter aus der Malvenfamilie, denn der Klasse der Monadelphien (1787)
· The Flora of British India (1876)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanphuta, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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