The use of flax seeds: a medicine known from antiquity

The use of flax seeds has been known since ancient times. According to historians, cultivation of this plant began in the third millennium BC. In Babylon. From it, ingredients for baking flour for coarse flat cakes and cold pressed oil were obtained. In addition, on the basis of this plant prepare a variety of infusions, decoctions, kissels, helping in the prevention and control of various ailments. The use of flax seed has become the basis for the popularity and demand of products obtained with their use. Therefore, they are very often found in a pharmacy or supermarket.

The healing properties of flax seeds are due to the content of a whole complex of various substances in them. They contain magnesium, manganese, potassium, polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3,6,9, antioxidants, tocopherols, vitamins B5, B6, B9, D, E, B2, B3, B4, beta-carotene. The use of flax seeds is also in their shell, which contains the substance linggan. Also important is the fiber of grains.

The use of seeds and products on their basis helps in the prevention of heart disease. The level of cholesterol in the blood is normalized, the probability of blood clots in the blood vessels decreases, blood pressure stabilizes. The use of flax seeds allows them to be used as a preventive agent against atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, hypertensive and ischemic disease. In addition, taking them improves the condition and type of hair without using special cosmetic products, positively affects the skin.

Lingan, isolated from the husks of grains, is an antibacterial, antiviral agent, with which it can be fought against fungal diseases. It is a good antioxidant, suitable for both male and female body. Lingan - an effective preventive against colon cancer, prostate, breast (including malignant).

The use of seeds allows a person to remove slags and toxins from the body, this is due to the insoluble, swelling under the influence of moisture, part of the cellulose. Also, grains help with weight loss. This is due to the presence in them of a soluble fiber containing resin, pectins and inulin, which can easily be broken down by a certain type of bacteria. As a result of this process, a lasting sense of saturation is created, and the amount of energy received by the body is small at the same time. With the help of drugs derived from grains, you can treat the ailments of the gastrointestinal tract (ulcers, gastritis, constipation).

We must not forget about the contraindications, which have flax seeds. Benefits and harm can be obtained from their use. As a rule, the negative influence can be caused either by individual characteristics of the organism, or by excessive doses. In particular, with a high intake of drugs, an excess of the norm of the plant analogue of estrogen may be observed. Caution should be treated with linseed oil for exacerbations of cholelithiasis or cholecystitis. During pregnancy, drugs based on it are also better not to be used, there is a probability of provoking a miscarriage. It is undesirable to use it for poor blood clotting.