Flax Seeds 500 g, 300 g, 100 g, 50 g

Flax Seeds 500 g ($9.99), 300 g ($7.99), 100 g ($5.99), 50 g ($3.99)

Benefits:

Botanical Name: Linum usitatissimo
Common Name: Flax seeds
English: Linseed
Ayurvedic: Atasi, Umaa, Masrnaa Nilapushpi, Kahumaa
Also, known as: Alshi, Arasa, Alsi Agasebeeja, Semeagare, Agasi, Katan, Avisa, Ali, Virai, Atushi, Uma Kauma, Tisi, Tusi, Masina, Agastha, Agasi, Cheru charm. Atshi, Sirrali, Flachs, Lin, Lino usuale, Hu-ma-esze, Tesimosina, Bazen
Habitat: Uncertain (It has been cultivated from before recorded history)
Origin: India
Harvested: Cultivated
Parts Used: Seed

General Information:
It has been cultivated in all temperate and tropical regions for so many centuries that its geographical origin cannot be identified.

Linum usitatissimum is an erect annual herb, growing to 2 feet by 1 feet Seed small, brown, glossy with the minutely pitted surface, about 4-6 mm long and 2-2.5 mm in maximum width, flattened, rounded at one end, and obliquely pointed at the other. The flowers have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant is self fertile. Flax blossoms have five petals and are usually blue, but can also be bright red After the flowers have died flax bears a fruit that in round dry capsule less than a centimeter in diameter. Each capsule contains several seeds that resemble small apple seeds.

Flax seeds are one of the world’s renowned superfoods. These seeds are very nutritious and helping in several health conditions. They are very rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Flax seeds also contain a good amount of dietary fiber and Limnanthes seeds, which are high in fiber and mucilage, absorb large amounts of fluid and draw out toxins when ingested and act as a gentle bulking laxative. The seeds are used whole or crushed. Linseed varies much in size and tint – a yellowish variety occurring in India Holland, Russia, the United States, Canada, Argentina, and India furnish the principal supplies. Flaxseed oil is extracted by pressing the seeds. Only cold-pressed oil is used as food and herbal medicine. Flaxseed oil is well-known for its high content of essential fatty acids. These fatty acids are only accessible if the seeds are split prior to ingestion.

Throughout history, flax has been used to maintain the health of animals Farmers have reported that pregnant cows fed flaxseed gave bat h to healthier calves. When flax seeds are added to the diets of pets, the Bar coat improves.

Flax is grown for its oil, used as a nutritional supplement, and as an ingredient in many wood finishing products. Flax is also grown as an ornamental plant in gardens Flax fibers are used to make linen. The Latin species name species means “most useful”.

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. SO you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.