Sar-phokha: 1 definition
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Sar-phokha 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Sar-phokha in India is the name of a plant defined with Tephrosia pumila in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cracca dichotoma Kuntze (among others).
2) Sar-phokha is also identified with Tephrosia purpurea It has the synonym Galega procumbens Buch.-Ham. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum, ed. 3
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1917)
· Botanical Gazette (1899)
· North American Flora (1923)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
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