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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 168 oral uses for Flax seed

  • Constipation RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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.

  • Arteriosclerosis RatingRating

    Flax seed reduces platelet aggregation; blood pressure, total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; slows down the progression. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia RatingRating

    Flax seed improves hormonal balance; alleviates symptoms. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.

  • Breast cancer RatingRating

    Flax seed is an antioxidant and antineoplastic; neutralizes free radicals; reduces tumor growth and slows down the progression; 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. Use flax seed with caution for this condition.

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