Everyone knows that the flaxseed is primarily used in the textile industry. But it does not exhaust his possibilities. The seeds produce excellent flaxseed oil, which is used as a medicinal product. The seed itself is also used as a medicine. Especially flaxseed water.
The oil is used against burns and to alleviate the effects of skin irritation, but it is also used internally, preventively and for the treatment of arteriosclerosis (the preparation “lineet”). Flaxseed is included in numerous medicinal preparations.
The flaxseed contains fatty oils, which include the glycerides of linoleic, linoleic, stearic and other acids. In addition, proteins, vitamins A, carbohydrates, organic acids, ferments and glycolate linamarin have been found in its composition. In internal use, the protective substances act preventively from irritating the sensitive nerve endings of the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, and therefore the seeds are used as an agent against inflammation in gastritis and enterocolitis.
Fat oil from the flaxseed affects the softening and has an effect against inflammation.
The water solutions, teas and limescale seeds that are used internally, cover the mucous membrane of the digestive organs and the stomach with a thin layer of mucous membranes. The grown seed of the flax has a purgative effect.
But it should be known that flaxseed is forbidden for use in the event of an intestinal disorder.
Kidney cleanser
One tablespoon of flaxseed is boiled in a glass of water. Dose: half a cup every two hours for three days. The fluid in which the seeds are boiled is very dense, so before we need to be diluted with water. If the ingredient is not tasty, add lemon juice.
Diabetes
They are taken in the same proportion of flax seeds, oat dry stems, dried legumes of green beans and blueberry leaves. Three tablespoons of tea boil in three cups of water for about ten minutes. It is kept in the oven for 20 minutes. Consumes a quarter cup once a day.
Swelling of the lungs
Take three tablespoons of flaxseed and pour over with 0.7 liters of water. Boil the seeds, remove from the fire and leave it warm. Then strain it. It is consumed half a glass of warm tea after 2.5 hours six times a day.
Bronchitis
Ten grams of flaxseed is placed in a glass jar, pour 300 grams of boiled water, warmed and allowed to stand for ten minutes with occasional stirring. Then strain it. The liquid is consumed in half a glass during the day.
The agent also helps with inflammation of the lungs.
Sclerosis
Flaxseed oil is consumed one tablespoon twice a day during meals for a month or a month and a half, and after three weeks the treatment regimen is repeated.
A national remedy against swelling in the legs
Take four tablespoons of flaxseed and boil for about 15 minutes in one liter of water. The vessel is closed and left in a warm place. It is left to stand for an hour. It is not necessary to strain. According to the taste can be added lemon or some other fruit juice. After two hours, half a glass of hot potion is taken 6 to 7 times a day. The effect is achieved after 2 to 3 weeks.