Flax: 7 definitions

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India history
Biology
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Introduction:

Flax means something in Christianity, the history of ancient India, 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.

India history and geography

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

Flax or Linen 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., Flax), specially cotton and silk. India produced large quantities of coarser but very useful fabrics from fibres such as flax or linen (kṣauma, a plant widely cultivated for its linseed oil),

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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)

Flax in English 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):

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1980)
· Botaničeskij Žurnal (1992)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (III,C) (1980)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Anglica, Editio Altera (Hudson) (1778)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1824)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Flax, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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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Search found 56 books and stories containing Flax; (plurals include: Flaxes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Protective role of Ashwagandharishta and flax seed oil against maximal electroshock induced seizures in albino rats < [Volume 33 (1); 2012 (Jan-Mar)]

Screening of herbal medicines for potential allopathic antidiabetic adulterants: An analytical study < [Volume 40 (4); 2019 (Oct-Dec)]

Management of internal bleeding piles by ligation and plication followed by Matra Basti - A case report < [Volume 38 (3-4); 2017 (Jul-Dec)]

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Evaluation of in vitro antiurolithiatic activity of linum usitatissimum < [2019: Volume 8, January issue 1]

Overview of Ayurvedic uses of atasi (linum usitatissimum) < [2020: Volume 9, December issue 15]

Antibacterial activity of areca catechu fruit extract with silver nanoparticles < [2015: Volume 4, December issue 12]

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Standardization of atasi beeja (linum usitatissimum linn) w.s.r to physicochemical and phytochemical evaluation < [2016, Issue XI November]

Suture materials and suture techniques in ayurveda – a review article < [2021, Issue 4, April]