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Flax is a food and fiber crop cultivated in cooler regions of the world. The textiles made from flax are known in the Western countries as linen, and traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes, and table linen.

Protective B Factor
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There are 4 benefits of Flaxseeds, including:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Digestive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Irritable Bowel Syndr...
Digestive system

1 study

Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Blood Sugar - Hypergl...
Lymphatic system

1 study

Inflammation Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Inflammation
Lymphatic system

1 study

Prostate Cancer Reproductive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Prostate Cancer
Reproductive system

1 study

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Ancient Medicine
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Flaxseed oil is believed to bring mental and physical endurance by fighting fatigue and controlling aging process. According to Ayurveda, an ancient Indian tradition practise, flaxseed has properties like Madhura (balances the skin pH), Picchaila (lubricous) Balya (improves tensile strength or elasticity of the skin), Grahi (improves moisture holding capacity of skin), Tvagdoshahrit (removes skin blemishes), Vranahrit (wound healing) and useful in Vata (skin) disorders including dryness, undernourishment, lack of luster/glow

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