Flax
(Linum usitatissimum)
Energetics:
Taste:
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Systems Affected:
Parts Used: Ripe seeds
Key Components: 30-40% fixed oil (including: Omega 3 & 6 alpha-linolenic acid & oleic acid). Mucilage (up to 10%). Protein. Glycoside (linamarin).
Preparations & dosage: Food. Infusion: 2-3 tsp per cup of water. Steeped 10-15 minutes. Tincture. Poultice.
Actions:
Foundational: Demulcent.
Primary: Laxative. Emollient. Antitussive.
Secondary:
Uses:
Pulmonary infections such as pleurisy & bronchitis where there is stuck water. or dry, irritable cough.
A poultice for shingles.
Take as a supplement or in food for dry itchy skin conditions including psoriasis and eczema.
Relieves constipation by lubricating a dry colon with its oils.
Lubricates and nourishes dry tight muscles and tendons.
Combines well with: Marshmallow. Slippery Elm.
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Sources:
The Complete Herbs Sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 257.
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 34.
The Earthwise Herbal: Volume 1: Matthew Wood. Pg 331-332
The Earthwise Herbal: Volume 1: Matthew Wood. Pg 331-332
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This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
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