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food
flax seed (flaxseed)
nutrition
definition
flax seed (flaxseed):
Ayurvedic:
Chinese:
naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3): thins the blood, protects arteries from damage, inhibits blood clots (antithrombotic), reduces blood triglycerides, lowers LDL blood cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, reduces risk of heart attack and stroke, lessens symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, reduces the risk of lupus, ameliorates migraine headaches, acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, regulates immune system, prevents cancer in animals, relieves bronchial asthma, combats early kidney disease, increases mental energy
» uses: flaxseed oil: cardiovascular disease prevention: hypertension, atherosclerosis, strokes, hypercholersterolemia; autoimmune conditions: multiple sclerosis, lupus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis; used in impotence and glandular problems; asthma, migraine headaches
flaxseed: constipation; finely powdered in tea form for gastritis, and colitis
biochemical: high in silicon; vitamin E; alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3), linoleic acid (omega-6), essential oils
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