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Flax seed

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanicals / Phytoestrogens

Also known as: FlaxseedLinseed
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Linum usitatissimum
Related Remedies: Flax seed oil

Found 22 oral actions for Flax seed

  • Action - Aperient RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRating

    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 RatingRating

    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.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRating

    Flax seed is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRating

    Flax seed is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Flax seed is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.

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