Flaxseed / Linseed (grenn lin)
Linum usitatissimum
Flaxseed / Linseed
grenn lin
Lin
Linum usitatissimum
Traditionally used
Mild laxative (bulking agent). Cholesterol reduction (omega-3 ALA). Skin inflammation (topical poultice). Irritable bowel syndrome (mucilage soothing).
Prepared as
Seeds (whole, ground, oil)
Chemistry
Mucilage (swells in water, bulk laxative). ALA omega-3 (anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular). Lignans (phytoestrogenic, antioxidant). Cyanogenic glycosides in seeds (safe in normal amounts).
In three languages
Kreyòl — Laksatif dous (ajan mas). Redui kolestewòl (omeg-3). Iritatyon po (topik). Twòp kolon irritab. Grenn lin kòn nan Karayib la pou konstipasyon lejè ak kolestewòl. Grenn kraze itilize nan dlo pou vant iritable ak enflamasyon po.
Français — Laxatif doux (agent de masse). Réduction du cholestérol (oméga-3 ALA). Inflammations cutanées (cataplasme topique). Côlon irritable (mucilage apaisant). Les graines de lin sont connues dans les Caraïbes pour la constipation légère et le cholestérol; graines broyées utilisées dans l'eau pour le côlon irritable et l'inflammation cutanée.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside