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Oral Uses
- Constipation
Flax seed is a bulk-forming laxative; stimulates bowel movement; alleviates acute and chronic constipation and abdominal pain. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Heart attack prevention
Flax seed reduces platelet aggregation; blood pressure, total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and heart disease risk. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Irritable bowel syndrome
Flax seed is a bulk-forming laxative; stimulates bowel movement; alleviates constipation and abdominal pain; helps eliminate gas. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Lupus
Flax seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; protects kidneys; improves kidney function; used for treatment. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- High cholesterol
Flax seed reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Lupus nephritis
Flax seed protects kidneys; improves kidney function; used for prevention and treatment. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Stress
Flax seed improves hormonal balance; increases stress resistance. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
Oral Actions
- Action - Aperient
Flax seed is an aperient; softens stools. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Action - Demulcent
Flax seed is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Action - Estrogenic
Flax seed is an estrogenic; has estrogen like activity. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Action - Laxative
Flax seed is a laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Action - Mucilaginous
Flax seed is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Action - Antacid
Flax seed is an antacid; neutralizes body's excess acids. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Flax seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
Topical Uses
- General skin inflammation
Flax seed soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply flax seed containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Abscess
Flax seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Use flax seed as a poultice ingredient.
- Boils
Flax seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Use flax seed as a poultice ingredient.
- Burns
Flax seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; soothes and calms inflamed tissue; alleviates symptoms. Use flax seed as a poultice ingredient.
- Eczema
Flax seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Use flax seed as a poultice ingredient.
- General inflammation
Flax seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces local inflammation. Use flax seed as a poultice ingredient.
- General respiratory conditions
Flax seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Use flax seed as a poultice ingredient.
Topical Actions
- Action - Emollient
Flax seed is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply flax seed containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Mucilaginous
Flax seed is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply flax seed containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Anodyne
Flax seed is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply flax seed containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Antiseptic
Flax seed is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply flax seed containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Vulnerary
Flax seed is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply flax seed containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.
Cautions & Side Effects
There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Use it with caution during pregnancy or nursing or if you have breast or uterine cancer.
Available Forms
Flax seeds are available in bulk form.
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