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Also known as:
Semen linum
Uses:
• Constipation
Description:
Linseed is the seed from the plant known as Common Flax. In the past, flax
played a very important part in the economy and culture of communities in
which it was grown.
How it works:
It is the action of its mucilage which endows Linseed with a unique property.
In the presence of water, mucilage has the ability to swell, increasing its
volume considerably. This bulking ability can be extremely beneficial to the
digestive tract when bowel action is slow or lazy. The bulking action relies
on water, and hence Linseed should be taken with plenty of fluid.
The oils present in Linseed also have a lubricant effect, supporting the bulking
action of mucilage.
Additional advice:
It is not advisable to use laxatives on a long term basis without the advice
of a Healthcare Professional.
