Description
LINSEED (LINUM USITATISSIMUM)
Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae. Textiles made from flax are known in Western countries as linen and are traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes, and table linen. Its oil is known as linseed oil.
Linseed oil can be used to make hummus, whisked into dressings for salads and added to healthy smoothies. Whole linseeds work well with other grains in cereal, porridge, muesli and flapjacks. One of the most popular uses for linseed is as an egg replacement.
People use it as
- A dietary supplement to prevent constipation.
- Diabetes.
- High cholesterol.
- Heart disease.
- Cancer.
- Several other conditions.
The nutrients in flaxseed include lignans, antioxidants, fiber, protein, and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid
