Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Sarmal [सरमल] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Chamaecrista pumila (Lam.) V.Singh from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Cassia pumila, Senna prostrata, Cassia prostrata. For the possible medicinal usage of sarmal, 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.

Sarmal [सरमळ] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Sarmal in India is the name of a plant defined with Chamaecrista 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 Senna prostrata Roxb. (among others).

2) Sarmal is also identified with Heteropogon contortus It has the synonym Andropogon polystachyos Roxb. (etc.).

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

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1980)
· Systema Vegetabilium ed. 15 (1817)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1883)
· Species Plantarum ed. 1
· Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. Part B, Biological Sciences (1985)
· Anales del Museo Nacional de Buenos Aires (1904)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Sarmal, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, 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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Sarmalu, Sharmalabha.

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