What is Flaxseed?Natural source of ALA,Omega-3 EFAs,lignans,benefits and utility uses...

Contents

• Botanical Identification and info of flaxseed.
• Origin and Bible literature of Flaxseed.
• Botanical Description of Flaxseed.
• Constituents and Phytochemicals of Flaxseed.
• Natural ALA,Omega-3 source(Omega-3 EFAs).
• Comparative advantage of omega-3 supply between Flaxseed and deepsea fish oil.
• Rich source of lignans and the functions of flaxseed lignans.
• Uses of parts of Linum usitatissimum.
• Medicinal and Nutritional application,Therapeutics and Pharmacology of flaxseed.
• Health Benefits Highlights and Tips of Flaxseed.
• Other uses and actions of Flaxseed.
• Nutrition Facts of flaxseed: Why Use Flax Seed.
• Dosage and administration of Flaxseed: How much to take.
• Traditional Research of flaxseed.
• Modern Reasearch of Flaxseed.
• Research Update:Linum usitatissimum L.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Pulmonary infections and anti-inflammatory effect.
Constipation.
Fatty deposits build-up.
Cholesterol lowering/prevention of hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis.
Reduce Heart disease and stroke.
Hormone sensitive cancers.
Intestinal and chest problems.
Cardiotonic and Nervine.
Flaxseed Oil.
Anti-cancer.

Properties:

Nutritional Value:Rich source of ALA(alpha-linolenic acid),Omega-3 EFAs(Omega-3;Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids),Omega 3 fatty acid is considered essential. Your body CANNOT produce it, but requires it, so your diet must provide it,rich in lignans,Lignans are phytoestrogens, meaning that they are similar to but weaker than the estrogen that a woman's body produces naturally.
Dosage: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.

Safety and Toxicity:

No data available.Generally safe and use as food source.

Reference:

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♣ last edit date:18th,Oct.2010.