Kharpat: 2 definitions

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Kharpat means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kharpat [खरपात] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Garuga pinnata from the Burseraceae (Torchwood) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kharpat, 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)

1) Kharpat in India is the name of a plant defined with Garuga pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Kharpat is also identified with Senna alata It has the synonym Cassia bracteata L.f. (etc.).

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

· Observationum Botanicarum (1767)
· Pl. Corom. (1811)
· International Journal of Dermatology (2007)
· The Gardeners Dictionary
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)

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

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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