Sarphuka: 2 definitions
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSarphuka [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 sarphuka, 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.
Sarphuka [ﺳﺮﭘﮭﻮﰷ] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Sarphuka 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 Galega procumbens Buch.-Ham. (among others).
2) Sarphuka is also identified with Tephrosia purpurea It has the synonym Cracca dichotoma Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· North American Flora (1923)
· The Flora of British India (1876)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Botanical Gazette (1899)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1882)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1968)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sarphuka, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.
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