linseed is the mature seed of flax, also known as flax seed. Its morphological characteristics are as follows:

1. Its shape is oblate, with one side being thin, one end being blunt and round, and the other end being pointed and slanting to one side, with a length of about 4 ~ 6 mm, a width of about 2 ~ 3 mm and a thickness of about 1.5 mm..

2. The surface is brown, smooth and shiny, and tiny pits can be seen under the magnifying lens. The hilum is located in the concave part of the tip, and the seed ridge is light brown and located on one side edge.

3. The seed coat is thin. After removal, the brown film-like endosperm can be seen. There are two large cotyledons on the inside, which are yellow and oily, and the radicle faces the tip of the seed. Immersed in water, the mucus in the epidermis expands into a mucus sheath that surrounds the whole seed. Chewing with mucus, oily, without any taste, with red-brown, bright, full and pure color as the top grade.

Extended information:

Linseed contains viscose and oil, so it has the function of lubricating and relieving irritation, and can be used to treat local inflammation. According to Dr.Budwig's long-term research, linseed oil has a wide range of functions, and its main functions are as follows:

1. Its anti-cancer function is obvious < P > Linolenic acid in linseed oil contains a variety of anti-cancer substances, including tocopherol, cholesterol and alcohol. The alcohol can control hormones and avoid breast cancer and tumors of reproductive system. Experiments have proved that women who regularly consume linseed oil are less likely to get colon cancer and breast cancer than ordinary women, and linseed oil has made outstanding achievements in preventing male prostate cancer. In addition, linseed oil can significantly improve the immune ability of the immune system, help the body of cancer patients to resist the spread of cancer cells and the invasion of diseases, prolong the life span of patients and increase the chances of rehabilitation.

2. Effectively prevent the attack of heart disease and stroke

Linseed oil is a natural blood thinning agent, which can prevent the formation of blood clots and precipitates and reduce the occurrence of heart disease. It is also helpful for people with high blood pressure.

3. Treatment of arthritis

Linseed oil can change the nerve bundle conduction route in human body, improve metabolism and blood circulation ability, and thus effectively avoid the onset of inflammatory diseases. (such as arthritis, skin sores, etc.).

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