Flax seeds. Medicinal properties and contraindications for women, men in traditional medicine

Medicinal properties of flax seeds can use them for the preparation of decoctions and infusions for the treatment of diseases and weight loss, but requires the presence of contraindications to use them with caution. Correctly selected dosage benefits the nervous system, strengthens the immune system, treats gastrointestinal diseases, helps fight obesity and cosmetic defects of character.

The chemical composition of flaxseed

Flax seeds are considered to be an important source of omega-3, so they are prescribed to take instead of fish oil. It contains phytoestrogens that help many women in a natural way to normalize hormonal balance, with a deficit of this substance in the body.

Nutritional value of the product (100 g):

calorific value	534kKal
proteins	18.3 g
fats	42.42 g
carbohydrates	28.9 g
Alimentary fiber	27.3 g
Water	6.96 g

When used seed body gets a large number of beneficial vitamins such as:

• ascorbic, folic acid and nicotinic;
• riboflavin (B2);
• Thiamine (B1);
• Pyridoxine (B6);
• choline (B4);
• tocopherol (E) and others.

Fall with the product and trace elements such as iron, copper, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus.

Benefits of flax seed for the health of men and women

Flax seeds therapeutic properties and contraindications have, however, when used in the treatment must be careful not to exceed the recommended amount. Apply the product is permitted to men and women in the prophylactic or therapeutic purposes.

its main use is as follows:

• Improving the operation of the digestive tract.
• Aid in the removal of toxins and by-products.
• Normalization of blood glucose.
• Saturation oxygen internal organs.
• Prevention of premature skin aging.
• Improving reproductive function.
• Enhancing the stability of stress.
• Tissue regeneration of the internal organs and the skin.
• Development of new blood cells, accelerate blood circulation.
• Smoothing facial wrinkles, return the natural color of the face.

  

Men are not useful to use the seeds to improve the quality of sperm, increase energy levels and stamina. Women using the product control body weight, fight against premature aging of the skin and restore the beauty of hair and nails.

Indications

Flax seeds are helpful to eat adolescents during puberty, the elderly, men of any age of women at the beginning of the menstrual cycle in order to reduce pain and PMS patients undergoing operations.

Recommended product in the following cases:

• The presence of rocky formations in the kidneys.
• Bad habits (alcohol abuse, smoking).
• The presence of thyroid problems.
• Inflammatory airway processes.
• Excessive exercise.
• Depression or severe stress.
• Sciatica or atherosclerosis.
• Pathology of the excretory system.
• Allergic reactions to any foods.
• Infestation of the body.

Useful flaxseed because of its treatment of the properties at high mental stress, chronic constipation, asthma, or intense exercise. But because of the presence of contraindications, prior to use, require consultation with a competent person to prevent occurrence of side effects.

Contraindications and harm

For all its benefits, flax seeds can cause the body irreparable harm. Therefore, treatment of herbal remedies is conducted under supervision of a doctor or as a preventive measure, in minimal doses.

The main problems that will not allow to use this product for the treatment are:

• Pathology hematopoiesis (increased or decreased coagulation).
• Allergic reactions to foods.
• The tumor in the body of any location.
• Lactation and gestation.
• The presence of large stones in the gallbladder.
• Pathology of the stomach or intestine in the acute period.
• Diseases of the excretory system or the liver.
• Lack of hormones secreted by the thyroid gland.
• Age up to 12 years.

Flax seeds are medicinal properties and contraindications have, and they should be applied with caution, keeping in mind that any of the drugs is harmful in excess. It is usually expressed by the appearance of side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, rash, nasal nasal passages, excessive vomiting or bloating. At their first appearances should immediately consult a doctor.

The use of flax seed in folk medicine

Flax seed is widely used in folk medicine for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. With its help reduce weight, cure intestinal diseases, improve the functioning of the stomach, return the beauty and health of hair and nails.

Rich chemical composition makes it possible to effectively combat constipation, pancreatitis, angina, gastric ulcer and atherosclerosis. Recipes for making useful decoctions and infusions are simple but require compliance with the dosage setting.

The recipe for the treatment of digestive system

A decoction or infusion of the product is able to help in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, they are prescribed in the treatment of different types of pathologies of the stomach or intestines.

The classic version is considered to be the following recipe:

• How to cook? A tablespoon of seeds filled glass of hot pure water and the content was languishing on a steam bath for about 7-10 min. While the broth is necessary to stir constantly. Cool can be taken orally.
• The dosage regimen. 100 grams before meals 3 times a day.
• Duration. Decoction is taken up inside the main relief of symptoms of disease.

The recipe for the nervous system

Affect the beneficial properties of flax and the central nervous system, calming her, improving psycho-emotional background.

It is useful to drink to deal with stress broth, both men and women:

• How to cook? Tablespoon flax mixed with mint, chamomile and lemon balm. The resulting mixture is poured half a liter of boiling water and leave overnight. In the morning it is necessary to drain.
• The dosage regimen. 150 ml before meals 3 times daily.
• Duration. Two weeks.

The recipe for the cardiovascular system

As part of the seed contains magnesium, which is needed so the heart muscle to function properly. Therefore, a decoction of flax and normalizes the rhythm, helps fight hypertension and other problems, reduces the risk of myocardial infarction.

• How to cook? Take 150 g of seeds and fill a liter of cold pure water, put in a water bath to languish. After the solution was cooled, drain it. The resulting jelly can be eaten.
• The dosage regimen. A tablespoon before meals 2 times a day.
• Duration. Take a week.

The recipe for the immune system

Len excellent immunomodulator, activating the body's defenses to fight a variety of disease processes. It increases resistance to external negative factors.

• How to cook? Flaxseed, about 3 teaspoons, carefully ground in a coffee grinder, they added a spoon of sugar or honey. The resulting mixture is ready for use.
• The dosage regimen. 2-3 times a day for 5 g
• Duration. During the 10 days.

The recipe for the health of the gallbladder

Infusions and decoctions of flax seeds help to normalize the flow of bile, so often used for the prevention of diseases of the gallbladder or paths.

• How to cook? Mark 2 tablespoons seed and fill liter of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes. The solution was placed in a clean container and tightly closes the lid. It is advisable to keep it in a warm place for the night, and only then eat.
• The dosage regimen. Take half a cup half an hour before meals, 2-3 times a day.
• Duration. Drink until after the main symptoms are unpleasant. When used as a preventive measure, it is enough for 5-7 days.

The recipe for the treatment of the musculoskeletal system

For the treatment of pathologies of the joints used compresses, poultices with infusion of flax. They help to suppress inflammation, improve blood circulation to the diseased area and get rid of strong discomfort.

• How to cook? Take a handful of flax seeds and place in a clean bag of x / cotton fabric and send it to the boiling water. After 10 minutes, to obtain and attach to the sore spot.
• Duration. Once cold compress, it is sent again in hot water and heated. The procedure is repeated until the relief of joint pain.

Recipe for patients with diabetes

Diabetics use the seeds with caution, it is advisable to consult a doctor. The product is equally likely to harm or benefit, but taken into account age, general health and other factors.

• How to cook? Mark main ingredient and fill it with boiling water, a ratio of 1 tablespoon per 100 g of liquid. After the mixture infusion, can be used.
• The dosage regimen. Drink a glass before a meal once a day.
• Duration. During the 10 days.

Recipe for diseases of upper respiratory tract

Useful properties of flax valued and in the fight against respiratory diseases. Especially effective is to drink infusions of plants with bronchitis, tonsillitis, tracheitis. Used as prophylaxis patients prone to these pathologies.

• How to cook? Take a teaspoon of seeds pour a cup of boiling water their half. Let stand for 15 minutes, then drain. As a result, you should get the mucus, ready for use.
• The dosage regimen. Eat 2 tablespoons 3 times a day.
• Duration. The course of treatment depends on the age of the patient, is usually enough for 10 days.

The recipe for constipation

Help flax seeds at a delay chair. Due to the large number of beneficial enzymes and formed in the infusion of pudding, they facilitate the process of digestion, normalize the bowels. Use cooked broth can be one-time, or drink courses to solve the problem.

• How to cook? It is necessary to take two teaspoons of flax seeds, prune pieces 4 and 250 ml of water. Prepare the infusion is better in the evening, for this it is necessary to wash the dried fruit and add to them the seeds, put them in a thermos and pour boiling water. Consistency is left until the morning.
• The dosage regimen. One-time infusion to drink on an empty stomach, eat thick.
• Duration. Take as needed, if there was diarrhea, immediately stop using.

Recipe for boils and fistulae

Used in inflammatory skin poultices from flax. Use in this case, is the suppression of inflammatory, antibacterial effect, reduce the symptoms of pain. Thanks to simple recipes quickly as possible to go on the amendment.

• How to cook? Lnya seeds carefully grind and pour over boiling water, then decant the thick and place it in a bag of x / cotton fabrics.
• The dosage regimen. Applying a poultice to the problem areas. Change when cooled.
• Duration. Carry out the procedure several times a day, until the recovery.

Recipe for cough

To get rid of dry cough or sputum quickly withdraw from the lungs, help infusions from flax. They do at home, and due to its effectiveness helps to quickly get better. Apply to children less than 11 years of strictly prohibited.

• How to cook? Two spoons of seeds are thoroughly crushed, for that perfect coffee grinder or blender. The resulting powder is filled cup of boiling water and infused for one hour. The solution was filtered several times through cheesecloth and then is cooled. For flavor, you can add a little honey or sugar.
• The dosage regimen. Eat 4 times a day for 3 tablespoons
• Duration. It is used to relief of symptoms or the general state of relief.

Recipe in oncology

Oncological diseases pose a serious danger to life, so to use decoctions or infusions of flax only in the treatment, with permission of the physician. Well help folk recipes for the prevention or receive during rehabilitation.

• How to cook? Pour boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons ground ingredient required approximately cup of hot liquid. Let stand about 4-6 hours. As a thermos containers fit perfectly.
• The dosage regimen. Taken in the morning and evening for 5 ml.
• Duration. Within one month, after which there is a break in the week.

Flax seeds therapeutic properties and have contraindications, so it is necessary to strictly observe the specified dosage. In the presence of chronic conditions, it is imperative to consult a doctor before starting the course. Use as a main ingredient should only be cleansed seed quality, purchased in a drugstore.

The use of flax seeds in cosmetology

In cosmetology, flax seeds are used to restore the elasticity of the skin, fight wrinkles and other age-related changes. They are used not only inside as bioactive supplements but also as masks, compresses, rinses. When using an external main contraindication is skin hypersensitivity and idiosyncrasy.

Flax seeds have a broad spectrum of action on the skin, so this product is prepared a variety of means to care. Are proven shampoos, masks, infusions for rinsing scrubs. A couple of ways to cook can take a mental note.

Recipe to fight obesity

Obesity is treated not only diet and exercise, but also a way of traditional medicine, which are based on linseed. From it is prepared useful to normalize the metabolism and improve digestion of fatty foods drinks.

• Cooking method. The broth is prepared from flax seed and boiling water, the rate of which is 20 g required half liters. Cook a little longer needs to be about 1.5 -2 hours, over low heat, stirring constantly. After it cools down, it can be taken orally.
• Scheme application. Before a meal consumed 100 ml, 3 times a day. The course lasts an average of 10 days, after which it is necessary to take a break.

Recipe for the second chin

Return beautiful shape of the face will help to simple patterns on the basis of flax seeds. They are used in the form of powders, and almost always in combination with exercises to restore the neck musculature and cheeks. In this case, the effective use of increased several times.

• Cooking method. Take a small amount of seeds and grind them carefully. The resulting powder is add warm water to make a paste. The mixture is ready for use.
• Scheme application. Apply the mask to the problem area and lightly rub into the skin. After 3-5 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Face Mask for all types

• Cooking method. Take 15 ml of broth flax prepared from crushed seeds, and add 2 ml of vitamin E. Mix the components until homogenous.
• Scheme application. Apply to steamed epidermis and leave for 25 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Infusion For Dry Skin

Water infused with flax seeds, perfectly helps to moisturize the skin prone to dryness, so as improve the transportation of mineral components to the lower layers of the epidermis.

• Cooking method. Take a small amount of the main raw material, fill it with hot water and let stand for 2-3 hours. Liquid filter through cheesecloth.
• Scheme application. Ear wet sponges prepared in water and wipe the skin 2 times per day.

Mask for oily skin

Useful properties of flax are used and reducing sebum production. For this component is used in the composition with other beneficial substances. Due to the saturation of the skin with vitamins, it normalizes the sebaceous glands.

• Cooking method. It is necessary to take a 30 ml infusion flaxseed, add 10 g bodyagi it and drop jasmine essential oil. Thoroughly mix the components, they can be used as a cosmetic.
• Scheme application. Mask is applied only to the pre-steaming skin. All movements should be smooth, the movement of the lymphatic system. After 30 minutes after application, rinse with warm running water.

Conditioner for hair

Decoction of flax seed is an excellent way to saturate the hair beneficial ingredients. Therefore it can prepare a simple but effective conditioner. It is suitable to all types.

• Cooking method. 3 tbsp. fill spoon and seed 3 liters of boiling water. Let it brew for 2-3 hours, until the water is brown. Thereafter mucus separated from the liquid through cheesecloth.
• Scheme application. The resulting softener will be applied to the roots in a circular motion. After that the hair should dry naturally.

Also help to keep the young face of ice cubes, on the basis of a decoction of flax seed and chamomile. They can be used instead of the usual tonic or replace the washing procedure in the morning. Thanks to the easy sliding movements, the skin is not injured, it acquires the right tone, is recovering well after injuries or crabs cosmetics.

All these recipes are easy to make, and the ingredients are easy to find at your local pharmacy. This will allow to take care of themselves without any extra cost, using only natural products, which are mainly no doubt.

How to choose flax seeds

Flax seeds are medicinal properties and contraindications have, so use raw materials of questionable quality in the preparation of decoctions and infusions should not be. When buying a product, you should pay attention to the following points:

• Appearance. All seeds must be the correct form a pleasant brown color with a glossy surface. If the bundle contains dark blotches resembling litter or other plant seeds, from acquisition should be abandoned.
• Condition of containers. The product is easily crumbles slightly rustling with the pack moving, no particles stuck together. The inner surface of the box is dry, with no signs of mold growth. Packaging must be a vacuum to ensure good preservation.
• Taste. 1 Taking a sunflower seed in his mouth, it's worth a try to see through it pleasant crunch. No bitterness or other unpleasant sensations, light walnut finish.
• Shelf life. It is usually indicated on the package. Choose the best possible fresh product.

Acquire a better whole seed, so it is easier to determine its quality. The ground product is more convenient to use, but the shelf life is less than it. It is sold in pharmacies and supermarkets, in different forms and packaging, the choice to focus is also on site and the manufacturer.

Terms of seed storage

Flax seeds are not capricious in storage, but in violation of the rules, can quickly deteriorate and become unusable for the manufacture of mineral concoctions. Regardless of the shape of the product, experts recommend opening the package put it necessarily in the refrigerator.

The powder is particularly demanding low temperature as quickly oxidizes and deteriorates. As capacitance is desirable to use glass or ceramics, opaque with a tight fitting lid.

After opening the package, the product should be used within 16 weeks, after which it loses its properties. If the seeds are exposed to moisture, they become damp, eating them is impossible.

Medicinal properties of flax seeds are valued in traditional medicine, so there are many recipes for infusions and decoctions for the solution of various problems. But we should not forget the presence of contraindications, which suggests that they should be used with caution.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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