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Flaxseed Oil
The cultivation of flaxseed reaches back to the remotest periods of history. Both the seeds as well as the cloth woven from this plant fabric have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. In fact, the first linen mentioned in the Bible has been proven by historians and archaeologists to have been spun from flax.
Essential Fatty Acids Play An Important Role In Human Health!
While a diet high in saturated fat has been linked to many chronic diseases, a diet low in saturated fat but high in essential fatty acids prevents these very same diseases. For a general essential fatty acid supplement, flaxseed oil may be the best choice for most people. Optimum Nutrition's Flaxseed Oil Softgels are produced from oils that have been carefully extracted without the use of hexane or added heat. This cold extraction process helps to preserve the delicate chemical structure of Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids that are so naturally rich in Flax seeds.
The flax is a graceful little plant with turquoise blue blossoms, a tall, erect annual 1-2 feet in height. The stems are usually solitary, quite smooth, with alternate, linear, sessile leaves nearly an inch long. The seed vessels with their five-celled capsules are referred to in the Bible as "bolls." When the bolls are ripe, then the flax is pulled and tied in bundles. In order to help in the separation of the fiber from the stalks, the bundles are placed in water for several weeks, and then spread out to dry.
From the crushed or milled seeds comes linseed oil and meal. The oil is applied to wood surfaces in thin layers to form a hard, transparent varnish. Internally the oil is used by some veterinarians as a purgative for sheep and horses; a jelly from the boiled seeds is fed to young calves.
FLAXSEED USES
Linseed is rich in mucilage and unsaturated fats, and makes a valuable remedy for many intestinal and chest problems. Taken whole internally, the seeds soothe irritation throughout the digestive tract. They also absorb fluid and swell, drawing in toxins and forming a jellylike mass, which acts as an effective bulk laxative. If the seeds are split before being swallowed, they provide essential fatty acids. To a lesser extent, the seeds benefit the urinary tract. Externally, a poultice of the crushed seeds may be helpful in treating chronic coughs, bronchitis, pleurisy, and emphysema. A poultice of the seeds, or of linseed flour, may be applied to relieve painful boils. A Portuguese recipe recommends linseed oil mixed with red wine to treat wounds.
Other medical uses - Acne, Addictions, Prostate cancer, Wrinkles.
HEALTH BENEFITS
The essential fatty acids in flaxseed oil are its key healing components. EFAs are particularly valuable because the body needs them to function properly, but can't manufacture them on its own. Essential fatty acids work throughout the body to protect cell membranes, keeping them efficient at admitting healthy substances while barring damaging ones.
One of the EFAs in flaxseed oil--alpha-linolenic acid--is known as an omega-3 fatty acid. Like the omega-3s found in fish, it appears to reduce the risk of heart disease and numerous other ailments. Flaxseed oil is an excellent source of omega-3s: Just 1 teaspoon contains about 2.5 grams, equivalent to more than twice the amount most Americans get through their diets. Flaxseeds also contain omega-6 fatty acids in the form of linoleic acid; omega-6s are the same healthy fats found in vegetable oils.
In addition, flaxseeds are a rich source of lignans, substances that appear to positively affect hormone-related problems. Lignans may also be useful in preventing certain cancers and combating specific bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including those that cause cold sores and shingles. When taken in ground form, flaxseeds provide an extra fiber boost, easing the passage of stools and benefiting the digestive tract in multiple ways.
Flaxseed Oil may lower cholesterol, protect against heart disease and control high blood pressure.
Flaxseed Oil may counter inflammation associated with gout, lupus and fibrocystic breasts.
Flaxseed Oil may control constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disorders and gallstones.
Flaxseed Oil may treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn and rosacea.
Flaxseed Oil may promote healthy hair and nails.
Flaxseed Oil may minimize nerve damage that causes numbness and tingling as well as other disorders.
Flaxseed Oil may reduce cancer risk and guard against the effects of aging.
Flaxseed Oil may treat menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, female infertility and endometriosis.
Flaxseed Oil may fight prostate problems, male infertility and impotence.
HABITAT AND CULTIVATION
Linseed is native to temperate zones of Europe and Asia. Linseed is cultivated worldwide for its fiber, seeds, and seed oil. The seeds are harvested in late summer or early autumn.
CONSTITUENTS
Linseed contains 30-40% fixed oil (including 36-50% linolenic acid and 23-24% linoleic acid), 6% mucilage, 25% protein, and small amounts of linamarin (a cyanogenic glycoside). Linamarin has a sedative effect on the respiratory system.
HOW MUCH FLAXSEED TAKE
Adults and children over 12 years of age: 5 - 10 g seeds (whole or crushed), soaked in water and taken with a glass of liquid up to 3 times daily (effects observed 18 - 24 hours later); treatment should be continued for 2 or 3 days.
Children 6-12 years of age: half the adult dose.
Children under 6 years of age: to be treated under medical supervision only.
Flax is frequently used as an ingredient in baked goods (such as muffins). In this form it will also produce a laxative effect.
Clinical trials report cardiovascular effects from a variety of doses. Up to 50 g flaxseed (approximately equal to 20 g flaxseed oil) daily is apparently safe and palatable.
APPLICATIONS LINSEED:
SEEDS - For constipation, eat 1-2 tbsp of seeds, followed by 1-2 glasses of water; the seeds swell in the bowel to produce a gentle, bulking laxative. The seeds can be mixed with muesli, cereal, or honey and soft cheese, then eaten at breakfast. Simultaneous high fluid intake is important.
INFUSION - Use for coughs and sore throats; flavor with honey and lemon juice.
POULTICE - Crush the seeds, and apply to boils, abscesses, and ulcers; apply locally for pleurisy pain.
MACERATION - Soak the seeds in water to produce a thick mucilage, which can be taken for inflammations of the mucous membranes, such as gastritis and pharyngitis.
OIL - The essential fatty acids this contains can be helpful for eczema, menstrual disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and atherosclerosis. Add 2 tsp freshly pressed oil or 1-2 tsp freshly crushed seeds to the diet every day.
FLAXSEED OIL
Like so many "new" supplements, flaxseed or linseed oil reminds us yet again that there is nothing new under the sun. About 8,500 years ago, our hunter/gatherer ancestors ate flax along with other wild grasses. Every part of the plant was put to good use. The oil from the seeds was used for cooking and making paint; the plant fiber was spun into rope and cloth. The flax plant is still used to make cloth, paper, and other products, but only recently have there been serious attempts to reintroduce it into our modern diet.
Flaxseed is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, a type of "good" fat that is missing from the typical Western diet. Numerous European studies had shown that omega-3 fatty acids can shrink cancerous tumors and have a potent anticancer effect on breast, prostate, and lung cancer cells.
In addition to containing omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil is a rich source of lignans, a type of fiber that is changed by "friendly bacteria" in the gut into compounds that fight against cancer. Lignans can also modulate hormone levels and relieve some of the symptoms often associated with menopause, such as hot flashes and yeast infections due to vaginal dryness. Flaxseed oil is also a treatment for premenstrual syndrome, which may be caused by a hormonal imbalance.
To add to their many benefits, omega-3 fatty acids contain a natural anti-inflammatory agent that can help relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, allergies, and other inflammatory diseases. Natural healers routinely prescribe flaxseed oil for these conditions, often with great success.
In addition to protecting against cancer, omega-3 fatty acids offer important protection against heart disease, as has been shown by hundreds of studies. Omega-3 fatty acids can lower high cholesterol and high blood pressure, reduce elevated blood triglyceride levels, and prevent blood clots. There's yet more good news about omega-3 rich flaxseed oil. It has been discovered that omega-3 fatty acids can lower blood levels of the protein homocysteine. Elevated levels of homocysteine are believed to be a major risk factor for heart disease.
Body builders claim that flaxseed oil supplements can increase their stamina and help them recover more quickly from workouts. Flaxseed contains a natural antioxidant, which could explain why it helps tired muscles recover more quickly. In addition, its anti-inflammatory effect can also help reduce muscle soreness.
The downside is that flaxseed oil is not easy to use. It is notoriously unstable and, unless it is properly processed, can turn rancid very quickly. Taking flaxseed oil capsules daily is a convenient way to get the full benefits of flaxseed oil without the bother.
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