An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c7.s6: 2.6 Oilseeds
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2.6 Oilseeds
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2.6.1 *Brassica juncea* (mustard, *rai*). Chanhu-daro (Harappa). Oil and seeds were used in cooking, medicine and religious ceremonies, the last particularly by the Vedic people; oil is also used for lighting. The original home is believed to be anywhere between e. Europe and China.
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2.6.2 *Linum usitatissimum* (linseed, *alsi*), CHANDOLI, NAVDATOLI (Chalcolithic).
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2.6.3 *Ricinus communis* (*arind*). TER (early historical). The original home is believed to be Africa or India, in the latter used since Vedic times; it is also reported from African monuments.
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2.6.4 *Sesamum indicum* (*til*). Harappa.