India history and geography

Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Other Technologies: A Survey

Chintz refers to a textile that was actively produced and exported in ancient India.—By the time trade with the Roman Empire reached its peak, India was a major exporter of textiles (e.g., Chintz), specially cotton and silk. Chintz is a form of Calico printed with floral and other colour patterns.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

Chintz in India is the name of a plant defined with Tamarindus indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tamarindus somalensis Mattei (among others).

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

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1982)
· Kromosomo (1787)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chintz, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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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Ends with: Gonik-chintz.

Full-text (+8): Siti, Ekangi, Chita, Gonik-chintz, Cita, Jajamichita, Chiti, Bundaki, Kaccenchita, Citavi, Chhint, Putavaiyelutu, Jajama, Eluttuvelai, Phutani, Pata, Jhadashai, Melukelutu, Ekaronkhi, Kalikkamelutu.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Chintz; (plurals include: Chintzes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Triveni Journal

Jawaharlal Nehru The First Indian < [October 1987 – March 1989]

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