SARPHANKHA POWDER
Product Name: SARPHANKHA POWDER
Botanic Name: Tephrosia purpurea
Tephrosia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that has a pantropical distribution. It is a common wasteland weed. In many parts it is under cultivation as green manure crop. It is found throughout India and Sri Lanka in poor soils. Used as a fish poison; the leaves and seeds contain tephrosin, which paralyzes fish. It is also used traditionally as folk medicine. It is used in the treatment of leprosy, ulcers, asthma, and tumors, as well as diseases of the liver, spleen, heart, and blood. A decoction of the roots is given in dyspepsia, diarrhea, rheumatism, asthma and urinary disorders.
Used as a fish poison; the leaves and seeds contain tephrosin, which paralyzes fish. It is also used traditionally as folk medicine. It is used in the treatment of leprosy, ulcers, asthma, and tumors, as well as diseases of the liver, spleen, heart, and blood. A decoction of the roots is given in dyspepsia, diarrhea, rheumatism, asthma and urinary disorders.
