Surpan: 2 definitions
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Surpan 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSurpan in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Artemisia absinthium from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. For the possible medicinal usage of surpan, 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) Surpan in India is the name of a plant defined with Artemisia absinthium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artemisia absinthia St.-Lég. (among others).
2) Surpan is also identified with Calophyllum inophyllum It has the synonym Calophyllum tacamahaca Willd.) (Greek is, inos ‘fiber, strength’ and phyllon ‘leaf’ (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin (1811)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1986)
· Watsonia (1994)
· Annales de la Société Botanique de Lyon (1880)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1980)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Surpan, for example diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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: Shurpanakha, Shurpanakhi, Shurpanaya, Shurpanayiya, Shurpanishpava, Surpankha.
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