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Linum usitatissimum
Linum usitatissimum
Properties and usage:
Marvellous medicinal plant. Its seeds and their oil treat various respiratory and intestinal afflictions due to their mucilage.
Effets on the organism:
Its seed is used in various forms, ground and encapsulated with gelatine, it is easily absorbed, which facilitates its digestion. Herbal teas or poultices can be made with them.
As a diuretic, it chases the stones from the kidneys. It is a remedy without equal for cough, pneumonia and various pulmonary afflictions.
Flax is also an excellent antioxydant and contains omega.
Caution: to be avoided if there are thyroid problems.
Principal constituents: oil, mucilage, proteins.
Linum usitatissimum
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