Nature has given man many plants with healing properties. One of them is flax. This inconspicuous flower has long been used by man in many areas: for the manufacture of clothing, food, and even medicine. Most often, linseed oil is used for such purposes . Its medicinal properties were known in the past in many countries. It helps with many diseases, and surpasses any vegetable oil in the presence of beneficial substances. Previously, it was constantly consumed as food, used for cosmetic purposes and to enhance health. In the twentieth century, the production of linseed oil was almost stopped, because it is quite expensive. And only in recent years is this healing product again available to everyone who cares about their health.
Composition of linseed oil
The most useful product is obtained by cold pressing. So it retains all the nutrients and vitamins. What makes flaxseed oil medicinal?
- It is most valued for its unique combination of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids. Linolenic, which is better known as omega-3, is especially beneficial for health. It is not synthesized by the body, but from other products is present only in fish oil. About 60% of it contains linseed oil. Its healing properties are also explained by the presence of linoleic and oleic acids.
- Flaxseed oil contains a lot of fat-soluble vitamins - E, A, K and group B.
- It contains magnesium, fluoride and iron, necessary for health.
- This oil is a source of unique substances - lingans, which have antioxidant and antitumor effects. They belong to phytoestrogens, so women need it most.
Flaxseed oil - good
How to take it for various diseases, all healers of antiquity knew. Its unique composition explains the effective effect on the whole body. What are the properties of linseed oil:
- antioxidant effect improves skin condition, rejuvenates the body and normalizes metabolic processes in tissues;
- antiseptic properties accelerate the healing of wounds and ulcers, in addition, oil cleanses the liver of toxins, and the whole body from parasites;
- it also has the ability to normalize metabolism and reduce the content of "bad" cholesterol. And the fact that it helps in the breakdown of fats allows you to use it for obesity;
- this oil improves heart function, cleanses blood vessels and serves as an excellent prevention of heart attacks and strokes;
- it has strong anti-cancer properties, since lingans are capable of killing cancer cells;
- This oil strengthens the immune system, helps to recover from serious illnesses and withstand stress.
To whom is this oil most useful?
The content of a large number of phytoestrogens in it suggests that linseed oil is most useful for women of any age. In addition to the general strengthening effect and improving metabolism, it serves as an excellent tool for the prevention of breast cancer, and also prolongs youth. Regular intake of this oil facilitates the condition of women during menstruation and menopause, as it positively affects the work of female hormones. And during pregnancy, adding it to food contributes to the proper formation of baby brain cells.
What diseases is it good for?
- constipation, colitis, gastritis and ulcers;
- atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and multiple sclerosis;
- helminthic infestations, fungal diseases and toxic lesions of the liver;
- asthma;
- obesity and metabolic diseases;
- injuries, bruises and burns;
- edema, urolithiasis and other kidney diseases;
- decrease in visual acuity.
How to apply
Cold-pressed oil has the greatest healing properties . You need to store it in a cool place. The best linseed oil is sold in bottles of dark glass of a small volume, because after opening it quickly deteriorates. And for treatment it is necessary to use a fresh product.
How to drink linseed oil? It is added to food or taken orally for no reason. Adults can drink 2-3 tablespoons per day. This oil cannot be subjected to heat treatment, because it loses all its properties. Some do not like the specific taste that linseed oil has. Honey, lemon, yogurt, syrup or any fruit will help soften it. It also goes well with cereals, salads and rye bread. In addition to oral administration, linseed oil is used to rinse the mouth and throat, in the form of compresses or as part of cosmetics.
In what form can I get it
In pharmacies, you can buy linseed oil in capsules. Reviews about this medicine are positive: it is very effective and easy to drink. Everyone who used it unanimously declares that it has the same effect as liquid oil, but there is no unpleasant taste. Capsules do not need to be stored in the refrigerator, and it is very convenient to take or carry them with you if necessary. And so that they act better, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- while taking capsules you can not eat and drink hot dishes;
- those who take oil in capsules need to refrain from taking laxatives;
- you need to drink them in the morning before breakfast and in the evening before bedtime;
- It is not recommended to take more than 17 grams of the drug per day.
How to drink flaxseed oil for various diseases
1. To cleanse the body of toxins and get rid of constipation, you need to drink two teaspoons of oil every day. The first time - in the morning half an hour before breakfast, and the second time before bedtime. To enhance the effect, you can mix it with honey or yogurt. Liquid oil can be replaced with 2-3 capsules of a pharmaceutical drug.
2. Those who want to lose weight should take on an empty stomach a teaspoon of flaxseed oil. It will help reduce appetite and remove excess fat. Flaxseed oil in capsules has the same effect.
3. Just one teaspoon of the product, consumed with breakfast, activates the brain activity of the child and helps him develop correctly.
4. After serious illnesses and operations, it is recommended to add 1-2 tablespoons of this product to food every day.
5. Like any medicine, it has contraindications. It is not recommended to use linseed oil for cholecystitis, intestinal disorders and acute gastric diseases.
6. To achieve greater effect with various skin lesions, mix linseed oil with sea buckthorn in a ratio of 2 to 1.
Anti-aging mixture
With the help of linseed oil you can prepare a unique anti-aging and healing agent. After its application, hair grows better, vision and skin condition improve. There are different recipes for this remedy, but they all contain the same ingredients: lemon, garlic, linseed oil and honey. How much to add is not so important anyway, in any case a very useful mixture is obtained. Take it you need a teaspoon 3 times a day before meals. The most common recipe is this: for a half-liter of linseed oil we take a glass of honey, a head of garlic and three lemons, one of which is added together with the zest.
The benefits of external use
The ability to regenerate cells is the main thing that makes linseed oil valuable. Its medicinal properties for external use are as wide as those for oral administration. This oil not only accelerates the healing of various skin lesions, it treats burns, irritation, itching, eczema and acne. To do this, you can lubricate the affected area several times a day or make oil compresses. The antibacterial and antifungal properties of the oil allow it to be effectively used for lichen and psoriasis. Along with external use for severe lesions, it is recommended to drink linseed oil in capsules. Reviews of this treatment show that all healing processes are faster, and indeed the skin is perfectly cleansed, becomes smooth and supple.
Flaxseed oil in cosmetology
It has long been actively used in various cosmetic procedures. The best way to improve skin condition is flaxseed oil. Intake of it enhances the effect of masks and creams. After applying linseed oil, the skin becomes soft and velvety, acne, warts, corns, peeling and itching disappear. It has antioxidant and regenerative properties, perfectly moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin. It is very useful to make baths for nails from pure oil. This strengthens them, makes them shiny and prevents brittleness. It is also used as part of various cosmetic products for hair. The substances that make up linseed oil improve their growth, prevent loss and treat dandruff. You can use it separately or add to any cosmetic product, say, in a cream, the effect of which it will enhance. A massage with linseed oil is also useful, which helps to maintain skin elasticity while losing weight.
The use of oil for various cosmetic problems
1. Flaxseed oil with ground coffee is an excellent anti-cellulite peeling. It does not cause any irritation or allergic reactions, effectively removes fat deposits.
2. Applying flaxseed oil to the skin in combination with essential oils will help to avoid stretch marks, cope with wrinkles and sagging skin.
3. If you mix it with honey, lemon and egg yolk, this composition perfectly softens the most coarse skin of the hands.
4. Masks of linseed oil for hair nourish the scalp, strengthen the roots of the hair and prevent their loss. They will become silky and shiny when mixed with glycerin.
5. When using various products with linseed oil for the skin, one must take into account its condition. For example, when dry, a combination of oil with cucumber and sour cream will help best, for oily skin, mix it with cottage cheese or egg yolk, and for aging skin, prepare a rejuvenating cream made from honey, lemon, yolk, cream, camphor alcohol and, of course, linseed oil.
How to use it in cooking
This product has been used for food since antiquity. But you can not heat flaxseed oil, it is believed that after that it becomes even harmful.
Therefore, they add it to ready-made dishes. Flaxseed oil not only increases the nutritional value of products, but also contributes to their better absorption, faster saturation and improved metabolism. It is best to season them with salads, add to cereals, first and second courses. To soften the unusual taste of this product, you can mix it with sour cream, mayonnaise or sunflower oil. A very useful dish is obtained if you mix cottage cheese with herbs and add linseed oil. Its healing properties help make any product more nutritious and healthy.