Kupheru: 2 definitions
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Kupheru 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 DrugsKupheru [कुफेरू] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Oreoseris gossypina (Royle) X.D.Xu & V.A.Funk from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Gerbera gossypina, Gerbera pusilla, Gerbera serotina. For the possible medicinal usage of kupheru, 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) Kupheru in India is the name of a plant defined with Gerbera gossypina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chaptalia gossypina Royle (among others).
2) Kupheru is also identified with Gerbera lanuginosa It has the synonym Chaptalia gossypina Royle (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora (1844)
· Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1913)
· Nucleus (1976)
· Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève (1910)
· Illustrations of the Botany of the Himalayan Mountains (1839)
· Indian Forester (1966)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kupheru, for example side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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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