Flax Nut Oil

Flax seed oil contains high levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic) all of which provide numerous health and skin benefits. It is said that these essential fatty acids are vital for various health functions: digestion, brain development, circulation, skin and anti-aging and to combat inflammation. The color of this oil will vary from medium yellow to dark yellow/red, climatic conditions will affect the end color of the oil. Our flax seed oil is cold expeller pressed and is food grade. Shelf life: This oil has a very short shelf life and should be refrigerated. Shelf life ranges between 4 and 6 months if properly stored. This oil may also be frozen up to 1 year to extend its shelf life, it will not freeze solid.

Flax






Latin Name: linum usitatissimum Alternative Name: linseed Forms Available: oil, whole, seed Flax - Linum usitatissimum - Also called Linseed. Annual Flax has slender stems with linear green leaves, beautiful, flat blue flowers, and oily brown seeds. A teaspoon of the seed is placed in a quart of water and gently simmered down to one-half quart. The resulting liquid is given for constipation, for ulcerated sore throat, and as an exectorant for bronchitis in one-fourth cup doses throughout the day. To pass a gallstone, take one and a half to two tablespoons of linseed oil and lie on your left side for a half hour. The whole seeds -about two tablespoon- can be taken with plenty of water to relieve constipation. Follow with stewed prunes or prune juice. The cooked seeds are added to fresh grated carrots, and the mix is warmed to make a poultice to rheumatism and swellings. Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Flaxseed is believed to improve cirulation and immune function. Other Uses: The chld who runs or dances in a flax field at the age of seven is assured of growing up to be attractive. Newborn babies are placed in a flax field to sleep for similar reasons. The blue flowers are worn as a preservative against sorcery. [Purchase Flax Based Products] - [Recipes]

Flax Nut Oil

Flax Nut Oil

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