Flax seeds - Linum usitatissimum
-Linseed can be used for many conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including ongoing constipation, colon damage due to overuse of laxatives, diarrhea, inflammation of the lining of the large intestine (diverticulitis), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or irritable colon, sores in the lining of the large intestine (ulcerative colitis), inflammation of the lining of the stomach (gastritis), and inflammation of the small intestine (enteritis).
-Linseed is also used for disorders of the heart and blood vessels, including high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure (hypertension), and coronary artery disease.
-Linseed is used for acne, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
-Used for kidney problems, symptoms of menopause, and breast pain.
-It is also used for diabetes, obesity and weight loss, HIV/AIDS, depression, bladder infections, and rheumatoid arthritis.
-May use flaxseed to lower their risk of getting weak bones (osteoporosis) and to protect against breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer.
-Linseed is sometimes applied to the skin for acne, burns, boils, eczem, and to soothe inflammation.
Usage: Consumed in breakfast time, with yogurt and other seeds.
Store in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. The use of seeds has no side effects.
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