India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis and Thengal Kacharis of Assam

Nephaphu refers to “A type of herb”.—It is included in the glossary section of the study on the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis tribes of Assam (India) who possess a rich cultural heritage, folk customs, local traditions and oral histories

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Nephaphu in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Clerodendrum colebrookeanum Walp. from the Verbenaceae (Verbena) family having the following synonyms: Clerodendrum ixoriflorum. For the possible medicinal usage of nephaphu, 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)

Nephaphu in India is the name of a plant defined with Clerodendrum glandulosum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Clerodendron colebrookianum Walp. (among others).

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

· Repert. Bot. Syst.
· Edwards's Botanical Register, or Flower Garden and Shrubbery (1844)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (1806)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Nephaphu, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Nephaphu; (plurals include: Nephaphus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Social Folk customs of the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis (by Suravi Gohain Duwarah)

Part 1.4 - Description of Saragdeo Puja < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]

Part 1.9 - Description of Khin Bhonga Puja < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]

Part 2.10 - Folk Medicine (Of The Thengal Kacharis) < [Chapter 4 - Social folk customs of the Thengal Kacharis]

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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

Clerodendrum colebrookianum walp < [2014: Volume 3, September supplementary issue 7]