It is a plant and this plant has a leg and its shape is serrated and its color is green. It also has white flowers but sometimes you may find it with a blue color. The fruits of this plant are usually spherical, also called linen country. It is worth mentioning that it is grown in all countries except tropical regions that are characterized by high temperatures and cold areas such as the southern frozen zone and Northern, the parts that can benefit from this plant are seeds and aerobic parts.
Benefits of flax-seed
- Flax-seed is used as a treatment agent for some diseases and as a softening agent in the urinary system. It is also in the treatment of respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary tract disorders.
- Used on the skin as an ointment to get rid of the boils and sores forming on it.
- Flax-seed is one of the most rich sources of fatty acids, which are very useful for the human body and health. It also helps in the treatment of eczema on the skin and in the treatment of menstrual pain, by adding two tablespoons of it to lunch on a daily basis.
- Only a quarter of a cup of pre-ground flax-seed added to daily food reduces blood pressure in the body and maintains the ideal balance of sugar in the blood.
- Recent research on linseed has shown that oils and rich fiber reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Helps regulate the work of the immune system, it is useful in getting rid of the effects of diseases such as arthritis and psoriasis.
Flax-seed and infertility
Some rumors have been published in a number of sites, and some have suggested that using flax-seed for slimming can lead to infertility in women, but this has absolutely no validity. There is no scientific research to confirm that the use of flax-seed can cause infertility. On the contrary, some experts pointed out that the use of about ten grams of flax-seed on a daily basis, can contribute to the acceleration of pregnancy, especially if the reason for the lack or delay of pregnancy due to ovulation or menstrual cycle.