Alsi, Alsī: 3 definitions

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1. Hindi
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Introduction:

Alsi means something in Hindi, 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.

Ambiguity: Although Alsi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Alashi.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Alsi [अलसी] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Linum usitatissimum L. from the Linaceae (Linseed) family. For the possible medicinal usage of alsi, 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.

Alsi [ﺍﻟﺴﯽ] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.

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

Alsi in India is the name of a plant defined with Linum usitatissimum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Linum angustifolium DC. (among others).

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

· Flora Anglica, Editio Altera (Hudson) (1778)
· Numer. List
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1980)
· Cytologia (1983)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Alsi, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, have a look at these references.

context information

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.