Common flax: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Common flax means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)Common Flax in Sanskrit is denoted by the term Atasī, and is associated with Viṣṇu, whose iconography is described in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, the colour of the idol of Viṣṇu should be as the colour of water loaded cloud and the garment should be yellow. But the Bṛhatsaṃhitā suggests that the complexion of the image of Viṣṇu should be as dark as atasī flower i.e., common flax which is light blue in colour. Thus it is clear that the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa offers a great field of knowledge regarding the nuances of Indian art of Image making [e.g., common flax] during 10th–11th century A.D.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Common 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 usitatissimum L. var. humile (Mill.) Pers. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1989)
· Taxon (1989)
· Flora Anglica, Editio Altera (Hudson) (1778)
· Numer. List
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (III,C) (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Common flax, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Flax.
Full-text: Atasi, Sunila, Javasa, Atasa, Agasegey, Agasenaru, Haimavati, Light blue, Yellow.
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Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Appendix 4 - Glossary of Indian botanical terms
Chapter 41 - Classification of substances (dravya-niścaya)
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
8(b): The Image of Various Gods < [Chapter 5 - Painting and Image Making]