Benefits of flax seed and its disadvantages

Benefits of flax seed and its disadvantages

Flax-seed

perennial plants with a length of more than one meter and carrying blue flowers and spines and brown seeds, which is an oil crop. Asia is one of the first countries to cultivate almost 7,000 years ago. It is also grown in the Eastern Mediterranean, India and Europe. Its medicinal and non-medicinal uses are widespread in that era, and because of its excessive demand and for its great benefit, it has been grown all over the world, called Wonderland.

Chemical composition of flax-seed

  • Oil is fixed at about 40 – 55%.
  • Linolenic acid.
  • Proteins.
  • Gums.
  • Glucosides and linamarin are extracted from many pharmaceutical preparations and therapeutic extracts.
  • And hot oil known as oil (serge).

Benefits of flax-seeds

  • Flax-seed was used in the time of the Pharaohs to prepare aromatic and cosmetic materials.
  • Arthritis and rheumatism.
  • Used in the treatment of genital herpes fractures.
  • Helps in urination.
  • Analgesic.
  • It treats eczema and incurable skin burns.
  • Relieves the pain of chest inflammation.
  • Treats kidney and bladder inflammation.
  • Limits inflammation of the liver and glands.
  • It helps in the treatment of dry chest bronchitis, because it contains a high proportion of fat that form a gel that reduces chest diseases.
  • Treatment of intestinal diseases.
  • Treatment of food poisoning and gastric ulcers. This is done by eating a tablespoon of linseed oil three times a day.
  • Treats the sensitivity of the colon, laxative intestines, and relieves the symptoms of constipation.
  • Relieves cholesterol serum in the blood.
  • Treatment of gonorrhea.

How to use flaxseed for treatment

skin diseases

In the treatment of skin-related diseases of inflammation, eczema, burns, etc., a paste of flaxseed is prepared as follows:

  • A certain amount of linseed is milled, added a measure of warm water, and kneaded by hand until it becomes soft and coherent.
  • They are placed in places of injury.
  • Repeat the process several times until it is cured.

Gastroenterology and poisoning

Flax seed is prepared as follows:

  • Place three tablespoons of flaxseed with a pint of boiling water, and soak for 10 minutes.
  • A tablespoon of natural lemon juice is added.
  • It is sweetened and will drink three times a day.

Warnings

  • Scientific studies have not shown that there is any harm of flax-seed when eaten fresh, and if used immature, they poison the body because they contain toxic cyanogens or when used in a random manner not prescribed by the doctor.