Saturday, March 21, 2009

ATASI / Linum usitaissimum - Medicinal Plants Family Linaceae Latin name : Linum

ATASI / Linum usitaissimum- Medicinal Plants


Family Linaceae


Latin name : Linum Gk. - linon flax (for weaving, oil for painting); usitaitissimum = common customary.


English name: Flax


Scientific classification: Flax plants make up the family Linaceae. The species grown extensively for its fiber and seed is classified as Linum usitatissimum.


Reference


Indian Medicinal Plants ; Ayurveda


Ayurvedic treatments and Ayurveda Principles

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