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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Phaphra [फाफरा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Fagopyrum esculentum Moench from the Polygonaceae (Knotweed) family having the following synonyms: Fagopyrum sagittatum, Fagopyrum vulgare, Polygonum fagopyrum. For the possible medicinal usage of phaphra, 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)

Phaphra in India is the name of a plant defined with Fagopyrum esculentum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Polygonum emarginatum Wall. (among others).

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

· Journal of Wuhan Botanical Research (1998)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1980)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1981)
· Deutsche Flora. Pharmaceutisch-medicinische Botanik (1881)
· Brit. Herb. (1794)
· Journal of Sichuan University: Natural Science Edition (2000)

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

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