Flax - a truly wonderful plant, applicable in a variety of areas. First of all, of course, fabrics were always made from it and clothes were sewn, which were indispensable in the heat, saved from excessive sweating and scabies. And from it get the most valuable oil, used not only for food purposes. The use of flax seeds in medicine has been known for a very long time, because this unique plant is suitable both for the prevention of a number of diseases and for their treatment. I must say that flax seeds contain complete protein, fiber, carbohydrates and fats, organic acids, fatty oils, pectins, a number of vitamins (vitamin C, carotene, vitamins F and Y) and trace elements (aluminum, zinc, iron, chromium nickel, calcium, potassium, boron, iodine, selenium and manganese). Thanks to this, they have a healing effect.
The use of flax seeds is very wide. According to folk medicine, they heal gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, cough (acts like an expectorant medicine), constipation and colitis. The compress of them helps with boils and abscesses, has a slight analgesic effect. Thus, this product has anti-inflammatory, wound healing, expectorant, bactericidal, emollient and laxative effects.
The use of flax seeds also occurs in cooking. Usually they are simply crushed and taken with plenty of water, soaking is not necessary beforehand. You can add to porridge, salads, pastries, eat with fermented milk products, honey and even jam. However, for therapeutic purposes, its quantity and form of use should be determined only by a doctor. You should also properly store (you can just refrigerate in a sealed container or bag) flax seed.
The use of constipation of this tool is quite effective due to the mild laxative effect. In addition, flax seed reduces blood sugar, improves digestion (coupled with strengthening immunity and lowering blood pressure), and serves as a prophylaxis of heart disease, blood clots and cancer. Due to the mucus, which is saturated with flax seeds, they help reduce inflammatory processes, regulate liver functions, and cure digestive tract diseases. In addition, this product prevents tumors from developing in the body, improves vision and brain activity, and cleanses the body of heavy metals. Its participation in cholesterol and fat metabolism, anti-aging effect on the skin make flax seed a truly unique product. The fatty oils contained in it help to regenerate tissues.
Flax seed, which has been used in medicine for a long time, also has a number of contraindications. First of all, it can not be consumed in large quantities, since an excess of linseed oil is not good for the liver. In addition, a person may not tolerate this product, and the seeds will only bring harm instead of benefit, causing bloating, flatulence, diarrhea. Due to the strong choleretic effect, they can only be taken with great care by people suffering from stones in the gall bladder and kidneys. The use of flax seeds is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, as well as with bowel obstruction and exacerbations of cholecystitis. In addition, this product may cause allergies.