{ "id":390416979, "title":"Flax Seed","handle":"flaxseed-linarosporos-linum-usitatissimum-100-grams", "description":"\u003cb\u003eFLAX SEED\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eLinum usitatissimum\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINAROSPOROS)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFlax Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon names: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecommon flax, linseed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlaxseed has an ancient use as the plant fibers were used in making linen fabric. Linen fabric and flax seeds were found in the tombs of the Pharaohs, and their use is recorded in Hebrew texts. Also found in use in ancient Mesopotamia and India. Flax seed is used widely in cooking, and also considered medicinal. The botanical name derives from the Celtic illin meaning thread, and the Latin usitatus, meaning most useful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMillet and flaxseed porridge makes a low carbohydrate, high protein breakfast. Sweeten with honey. Grind flax seed and use immediately to sprinkle on salads, add to baked goods, use in smoothies. The possibilities are vast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emucilagenous, bulking agent, lubricating, anti-inflammatory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe whole seeds can be infused in water, and sweetened with honey. This makes a demulcent, which is used to soothe irritated mucous membranes of the throat, respiratory passages, stomach, urinary tract. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespiratory System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoothes dry, irritable cough. Long used as a home remedy for coughs and colds. Sweeten with honey and lemon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGround flaxseed makes an excellent nutritive tonic; lubricates the colon, therefore good with dry conditions with constipation. Increase bile production, aids fat absorption, soothes irritated mucus membranes. A mild and gentle laxative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCardiovascular System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlaxseed is a heart healthy food with its high content of essential fatty acids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlaxseed has a historical use as a drawing poultice. Ground flaxseed mixed with boiled water forms a mush and is applied to swollen glands, old sores, inflammations, tumors. Other herbs can be added to it, for specific conditions, and it is a great base for such purposes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet, pungent, warm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFixed oils (omega-3, omega-6, and and alpha-linolenic acid); lignans, sterols, phytoestrogens, triterpenes, cyanogenic glycosides, high mucilage content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlax seed does not store well after grinding as the oils turn rancid quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse as food. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T19:11:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T19:11:28", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":800, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[914812155,37444233932], "variants":[{"id":914812155,"title":"100g","option1":"100g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763768","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22591487756,"product_id":390416979,"position":4,"created_at":"2017-02-23T15:04:29-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:16:19-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Flax.jpg?v=1611260179","variant_ids":[914812155]},"available":true,"name":"Flax Seed - 100g","public_title":"100g","options":["100g"],"price":800,"weight":100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":66,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763768","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8950513743,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Flax.jpg?v=1611260179"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":37444233932,"title":"0.1oz","option1":"0.1oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763769b","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":16119959945295,"product_id":390416979,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-01-21T15:16:12-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:16:19-05:00","alt":null,"width":3000,"height":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/flaxseed2a.jpg?v=1611260179","variant_ids":[37444233932]},"available":true,"name":"Flax Seed - 0.1oz","public_title":"0.1oz","options":["0.1oz"],"price":100,"weight":100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":34,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763768","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8294028116047,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/flaxseed2a.jpg?v=1611260179"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/flaxseed2a.jpg?v=1611260179","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Amazoninfographics_Diktamos_flaxseed.jpg?v=1611260179","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Flax1.jpg?v=1611260179","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Flax.jpg?v=1611260179"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/flaxseed2a.jpg?v=1611260179", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/flaxseed-linarosporos-linum-usitatissimum-100-grams"}