Chia, Chīa: 2 definitions

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Chia means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Chia in Mexico is the name of a plant defined with Salvia hispanica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salvia hispanica var. intonsa Fernald (among others).

2) Chia in North America is also identified with Salvia columbariae It has the synonym Pycnosphace columbariae Rydb. (etc.).

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

· Flora of the Rocky Mountains
· Les Figures des Plantes et Animaux d'Usage en Medecine
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Labiatarum Genera et Species (1833)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chia, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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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Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Chīa (छीअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kṣuta.

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Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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