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What is flax?
It is an annual plant (herb). Flax has 200 species of grasses and shrubs, of which the most important is common flax (spinning flax). Linen is used to produce fabric. Oil is squeezed out of the seeds, suitable for food, cooking soap and cooking drying oil. Flaxseeds are used as a medicine.
Flax has been cultivated since ancient times. The homeland of the plant has not yet been determined. Perhaps this is the eastern part of the Mediterranean. In the X-XI centuries in Russia, peasants grew flax for fiber and oil, paid them a quitrent.
The ancient physician Ibn Sin Avicenna noted in his writings that raw flaxseeds have laxative properties, while fried ones have astringent properties.
Flax seed: properties
Flax is the leader in omega-3 fats. 100 grams of the product contains:
- kcal – 530;
- proteins – 18 g (19,7%);
- fats – 42 g (62%);
- carbohydrates – 1,5 g (1%);
- dietary fiber – 27 g (136%);
- water – 7 years (0,3%)
- mucus – (up to 12%);
- vitamins of group B;
- vit. C, K, E, PP;
- macro and microelements: potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, iron, copper;
- organic acids, etc.
Features:
- mild laxative effect;
- enveloping;
- cleansing;
- choleretic;
- diuretic;
- anticancer agent.
What do flax seeds treat?
- inflammatory and ulcerative processes of the gastrointestinal tract;
- stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
- with enteritis, colitis;
- with constipation;
- stomatitis;
- burns (externally);
- trophic ulcer;
- from edema (diuretic);
- remove toxins and cholesterol from the body.
Store seeds in a dark, dry and cool place. In a glass jar with a tight lid, for example. Shelf life is 1 year.
Противопоказания
- with prostate cancer;
- during pregnancy;
- fibroma of the uterus;
- polycystic;
- endometritis;
- with caution in colitis, pankteatitis;
- stones in the gall and bladder;
- exacerbation of cholecystitis;
- with intestinal obstruction.
The norm is 1 tsp. up to 2 tables. l. in a day. Start with one teaspoon. Drink with plenty of water! The best option is to grind (just before use) and add to soups, salads, cereals.
Flaxseed oil: properties and uses
Linseed oil is used for food and for technical purposes (making varnish, drying oil, paints). Medieval artists used linseed oil to brighten the paintings.
Linseed oil medications reduce blood clotting. The oil has a wound healing and weak choleretic effect.
- flaxseed oil (omega-3) is twice as big as fish oil;
- lowers cholesterol in the blood;
- cleans from toxins and toxins;
- prevention of blood clots;
- help with burns;
- prevents arrhythmia;
- strengthens the immune system;
- prevention of atherosclerosis, stroke, heart attack;
- restores strength in the postoperative period;
- heals wounds and cuts;
- help with constipation;
- helps to reduce body weight;
- recommended for diabetes mellitus;
- with stomach and duodenal ulcers;
- for heartburn;
- useful during pregnancy;
- frostbite, radiation damage to the skin.
Linseed oil: contraindications
- hepatitis;
- pancreatitis;
- gallbladder disease;
- when taking antibiotics, antidepressants, birth control pills;
- slows down the process of blood clotting;
- children under 6 years of age.
If the oil is bitter, do not use it. Better not to fry on it. Store oil in a dark bottle in your refrigerator door. Shelf life up to 12 months.
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