Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Torki [तोर्की] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Indigofera linifolia (L.f.) Retz. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Hedysarum linifolium, Indigofera linifolia var. campbelli. For the possible medicinal usage of torki, 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.

Torki [तोर्की] in the Konkani language, ibid. previous identification.

Torki [तोर्की] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Torki [ਤੋਰਕੀ] in the Punjabi language, ibid. previous identification.

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

Torki in India is the name of a plant defined with Indigofera linifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sphaeridiophorum linifolium (L.f.) Desv. (among others).

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

· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1979)
· Observationes Botanicae (1786)
· Journal de Botanique, Appliquée à l’Agriculture, à la Pharmacie, à la Médecine et aux Arts (1813)

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

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Starts with: Torkitanku.

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