Sarphooka: 2 definitions
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Sarphooka 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 DrugsSarphooka [ﺳﺮﭘﮭﻮﰷ] in the Urdu language is the name of a plant identified with Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Tephrosia lanceifolia, Tephrosia indigofera, Tephrosia wallichii. For the possible medicinal usage of sarphooka, 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) Sarphooka 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) Sarphooka 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):
· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Regii Berolinensis Altera (1822)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1917)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 3
· North American Flora (1923)
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