The history of flax cultivation dates back nine millennia. Western Persia is considered his homeland, from where he was brought to India. Egyptian priests wore linen clothes, which was considered a symbol of purity and light. To this day, canvases from this material survived, in which the mummies of the pharaohs were wrapped. Evidence of growing flax in Europe is provided by data from archaeologists who found the remains of food containing the seed of this plant. On Slavic territory, it appeared even before the formation of Kievan Rus, as evidenced by the notes of ancient travelers.
The healing properties of flax
After the healing properties of this wonderful culture were discovered, in addition to cooking and sewing clothes, flax began to be used in alternative medicine. The seeds of this plant contain fats, proteins, gluten, fiber, linoleic acid, Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins. Flax seeds and oil made from them are used to prevent many diseases and for medicinal purposes.
The essence is obtained by cold pressing from high-quality seeds of this plant. Flaxseed oil is sold in capsules or in liquid form.
Medical use
How to use linseed oil - in capsules or in liquid form, everyone decides for himself. For those who care about their health - it should be an indispensable product. Flaxseed oil in capsules retains its beneficial properties for longer, moreover, it is convenient to use. For the prevention of various diseases and health support, you can replace with such vegetable oil used for dressing salads and cereals. In order to avoid pressure on the liver, it is not recommended to drink it with spoons.
Using linseed oil as a food, you can:
- normalize cholesterol;
- get rid of depression;
- reduce the risk of blood clots and blockage of blood vessels;
- normalize metabolism;
- prevent the development of hypertension, ischemia and atherosclerosis;
- increase cell metabolism;
- make up for the lack of Omega-3.
In alternative medicine, the use of an extract of this plant serves to prevent and treat:
- heart and vascular diseases: hypertension, heart attack, stroke, blood clots, atherosclerosis;
- diseases of the stomach, intestines and liver: colitis, heartburn, constipation, gastritis, helminthiases;
- oncological diseases;
- diseases of the nervous system;
- respiratory diseases (bronchi and lungs);
- genitourinary diseases;
- skin diseases: depriving, wounds, burns, cracks (externally);
- potency disorders in men.
It is also widely used in the postoperative period for the recovery of debilitated patients. Flaxseed oil during pregnancy is very useful for the normal formation of the fetal brain, it alleviates the condition of a woman expecting a baby and facilitates childbirth. Such a product also has a beneficial effect on the growing children's body.
To achieve a sustainable effect, it is important to apply the extract of this plant constantly. It is necessary to gradually increase the dosage from one to two tablespoons. Flaxseed oil in capsules is taken with meals twice a day.
Application in cosmetology
This oil is added to masks that are applied to the hair and skin, used in the preparation of peeling solutions and to combat cellulite.
Nutritionists recommend consuming linseed oil for weight loss. Its use is high, however, when exposed to high temperature and light, it loses transparency, it becomes viscous and bitter in taste. Therefore, for oral administration, it is recommended to use linseed oil in capsules, which retain all of its most valuable and useful properties, and help you stay healthy as long as possible.