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                        All About Flaxseed

                        Flaxseeds offer a valuable plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. Human studies have linked eating flaxseed supplements with reduced blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

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                        Fun Fact

                        Around the year 800, Roman Emperor King Charlemagne passed a law that demanded his people to eat flaxseed. He did this due to his strong belief in the plant's health benefits!

                        Flaxseed Research

                        Flaxseeds and omega-3 supplements derived from the plant have shown in human studies to be hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing. The plant has also shown in human studies to reduce lupus, menopausal, and osteoporosis symptoms It may also have an anti-cancer, antioxidant effect, and aid in cardiac health by reducing placque in blood vessels. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Flaxseed Research

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                        Latin Name: Linum usitatissimum

                        Family: Linaceae

                        Other Names

                        • Other common names: Alasi, aliviraaii, echter lein, flachs, flachsamen, linseed, mountain flax, purging flax, fairy flax, dwarf flax, flax lignans, kattan
                        • ​Other Latin names: Linum crepitans, Linum humile
                        • Similar species: Phormium tenax

                        Plant Description

                        his is a weed growing to five inches high with small oblong leaves, small white flowers with five petals, and brown capsuled seeds.

                        Herb Description

                        The seeds and seed oil are used. The soluble fiber is mainly in the seed coat. It is best to crush seeds at the time of use and keep in the refrigerator. The taste is bitter. The adult dose is 1 Tbsp of crushed seeds taken with liquid up to 3 times a day.

                        Key Constituents

                        • Phytoestrogens: lignans: secoisolarciresinol and matairesinol
                        • Fiber
                        • ​Oil: 55% alpha-linolenic acid, an omega 3 fatty acid (other triglyceride: oleic acid)
                        • Mucilages (in seed)
                        • ​Other: ​galactose, arabinose, rhamnose, zylose, galacturnoic acid, mannuronic acid, fucose, glucoronic acid, sterols

                        Flaxseed Recipes

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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        Antioxidant
                        cardiac Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        female health Female Health
                        Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        cinnamaldehyde Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        immune stimulant Immunity
                        male health Male Health
                        osteoporosis Osteoporosis
                        skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
                        Urinary System Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        Weight Loss
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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