BUT lenok once clothed half the country, our grandfathers and great-grandfathers knew well about the benefits and healing power flaxseed and oil. The owner who did not have his own flax seeds in reserve for the winter was considered bad. After squeezing the resulting oil, peasants used it as a seasoning for food and as medicine; they fed newborn calves a decoction of the seeds. And makukha is a national Belarusian dish, which village housewives prepared from fried mashed flax seeds and sour cream - we, the current generation, haven’t tried it at all...

Recipe from Avicenna

But in vain... Even the well-known Avicenna prescribed flaxseed oil and seeds as a cure for many diseases. And this is without microscopes or laboratory tests!

IN modern world Interest in flaxseed oil is gradually returning. But, unfortunately, you can’t find it in pharmacies - this oil was excluded from the list a couple of years ago. pharmacy list related products. In some places, however, they offer it. Mostly imported, in capsules. Sometimes you can find edible flaxseed oil on store and market shelves. “This product is specific, little-known, buyers are more willing to purchase cedar nut oil,” a merchandise expert at one of the capital’s supermarkets explained to BN. - Probably people simply know little about the benefits of the product. And it’s not cheap - today we only sell linseed oil Russian production at a price of 35 thousand 700 rubles per half liter.” Some distributors also explain the unpopularity of the product by the fact that flaxseed oil has a short shelf life - from two weeks to several months. And one bottle will be enough for one person for six months, or even more.

That’s why we try to bottle linseed oil in small bottles,” said Nikolai Dudin, deputy director of one of the private Belarusian enterprises involved in the production of this product. - We supply it in everything regional centers. The price for wholesale buyers is 16 thousand 900 rubles for a half-liter bottle and 10 thousand 800 rubles for a 0.25 liter bottle. In retail, as far as I know, the oil of our company is sold not only in stores, but also in markets. The price for a 0.5 liter bottle can vary from 21 to 23 thousand. The leaders in its consumption are Minsk, Minsk and Grodno regions.

Range of applications valuable product actually not as wide as other vegetable oils, but the benefits are an order of magnitude greater! After all, you cannot use it for frying like sunflower, rapeseed or olive oil: as a result of heating, harmful substances are formed in flaxseed, and beneficial properties not a trace remains.

It is recommended to use flaxseed oil only in its raw form, says Nikolai Nikolaevich. After all, all the benefits for humans come from unrefined oils. To really get useful product, the production uses cold pressing and a special “folk” method for long-term storage of oil. But this, Nikolai Dudin emphasized, is “a company secret”...

Our miracle is preferred by the Japanese

But Nikolai Nikolaevich revealed to us several other “secrets”. For example, unsaturated fatty acids, which are abundant in flaxseed oil, are found in the same amount only in fish oil, seaweed and olive oil.

This, it turns out, is the secret of the longevity of the Norwegians and Japanese. By the way, Russian gerontologists also recommend using flaxseed oil as a remedy for old age. The substances it contains serve building material for cell membranes. Just a tablespoon of flaxseed oil a day - and our body receives the necessary, so scarce, useful substances. This is truly a miracle that Belarusian nature has given us!

Alpha and Omega of Health

What then do scientific people think about flaxseed oil and why are they silent about its extraordinary properties?

Yes, flaxseed oil is undeservedly forgotten today. But its benefits for our health can hardly be overestimated,” agrees Alla Bondaruk, Candidate of Medical Sciences, head of the laboratory complex problems food hygiene Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Hygiene and public health. - Indeed, the shelf life of this oil, compared to other vegetable oils, is short. But this once again proves the fact of its purity and naturalness.

As Alla Mikhailovna said, modern research have shown that eating flaxseed oil reduces the risk of stroke, atherosclerosis, diabetes and heart disease, improves metabolic processes, vision, skin and hair condition, promotes calcium absorption and wound healing. This product is especially important for women. The lignin it contains is able to neutralize excess female hormone estrogen.

Flax seeds contain 46 percent of vitamin F, which is not produced in our body, and a large amount of vitamins A and E. According to the content of unsaturated fatty acids Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 oils are superior to regular diet foods, and just 1-2 tablespoons provide daily requirement organism in these substances.

For example, if the Omega-6 element is also present in sunflower, soybean, rapeseed, mustard, and olive oils, then Omega-3 is present in sufficient quantities only in fish oil and in our medicinal product. Hence the specific taste flax elixir. But the advice here is simple. Make salad dressings from it, mix with honey, fruit syrup, and add seeds to a side dish.

Anna KORENEVSKAYA, "BN"

Many have not even heard of such a product as flaxseed oil. Its calorie content, like other vegetable fats, is quite high. However, the product is used to combat obesity. How is this possible? Is it true that it helps you become thinner and lighter?

Why and who needs to know how many calories are in flaxseed oil?

The raw material for producing flaxseed oil is flax. It is extracted from the grains of this plant through cold pressing. The oil has a golden yellow or brown and slightly bitter taste. Its smell is reminiscent of the aroma of fresh grass (if it is poorly cleaned, it acquires the “aroma” of fish oil).

Since time immemorial, this product has been widely used in medicinal purposes. Today it is actively used in cosmetology. Adherents are happy to include flax seed oil in the menu. healthy eating. The easiest way to use it is to dress salads with fresh vegetables. It is also added to porridge or eaten simply with a piece of black bread.

High-quality linseed oil, although it energy value quite high, helps to normalize weight. To do this, it is recommended to take 1 tsp on an empty stomach. Thus, data on the calorie content of this product will be useful for those losing weight and those who monitor their figure and health.

What is the calorie content?from natural flaxseed oil and dishes containing it?

The fact that its calorie content per 100 grams reaches 898 kcal speaks volumes about how nutritious flaxseed oil is! The lion's share of the substances in this product are fats: their amount reaches 99.8 g. As already noted, the calorie content of flaxseed oil is no less high: just 1 tablespoon of this product will provide 152.7 kcal. And a teaspoon contains 44.9 kcal.

You cannot fry in such oil: this will deprive it of its beneficial properties. But it’s great for porridges. The main thing is to remember that only 1 tbsp. l. per day will be enough to heal the body and saturate it with important microelements.

How many calories will a dish with such a hearty ingredient put into your body? Depending on the recipe, the energy value will be as follows:

• vegetable salad (cabbage, celery, green onions, carrots, cucumber, tomato, red pepper, herbs), seasoned with oil - 43 kcal;
• diet salad (cucumber, sweet pepper, tomato, oil) – 44 kcal;
• Chinese cabbage and flaxseed oil – 95 kcal;
• lentils with butter – 113 kcal;
• barley porridge with flax product – 133 kcal;
• medicinal composition “Elixir of Youth” (ingredients – lemon, honey, garlic, linseed oil) – 350 kcal.

What place does flaxseed oil take among vegetable fats in terms of calorie content?

When choosing which oil to choose so as not to harm your figure, it is wrong to take calorie content as the main guideline. But still, taking this indicator into account, the places among vegetable fats were distributed as follows:

• sunflower, corn, peanut and apricot - 899 kcal each (per 100 g);
• flaxseed, olive, mustard – 898 kcal each;
• almond – 816 kcal.

So there is no clear leader among these products. Linseed oil does not lag behind and is not inferior to its “competitors” in terms of the number of calories.

Flaxseed oil for weight loss and more

How did such a nutritious and high-calorie product manage to gain fame as a dietary food? The oil has a positive effect on metabolic processes, it improves digestion and, accordingly, helps to lose weight. But these abilities will be revealed only if a person leads active image life and eating right.

Flaxseed oil is rich in vitamins B, A, E, F, D, PP, as well as calcium, potassium, selenium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, sodium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals.

The calorie content of 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil depends on the size cutlery. On average, one tablespoon contains 105 - 115 kcal of the product. Nutritionists do not recommend consuming more than 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil per day.

Flaxseed oil calories per teaspoon

The average capacity of 1 teaspoon is 5 g. Thus, the calorie content of flaxseed oil in a teaspoon is about 45 kcal. Daily norm product 2 – 4 teaspoons.

Benefits of flaxseed oil

The following benefits of flaxseed oil are known:

• the product is one of best sources intake of Omega 3, 6, 9 polyunsaturated fatty acids into the body;
• rich in vitamins and mineral composition oil makes it indispensable for pregnant and lactating women;
• proven anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties linseed oil;
• oil normalizes indicators blood pressure, restores hormonal balance in the body, reduces the level of bad cholesterol;
• in many traditional medicine recipes, flaxseed oil is used as a natural laxative;
• With regular consumption of flaxseed oil, the condition of nails and skin improves;
• The acids contained in the product help reduce appetite. This is why flaxseed oil is used in dietary nutrition;
• the benefits of flaxseed oil for strengthening the walls are known blood vessels, as well as the prevention of heart disease.

Harm of flaxseed oil

The main harm of flaxseed oil is that due to the high calorie content per 100 grams, if you overeat the product, there is a high probability of gaining excess weight.

The nearly 100g of fat in flaxseed oil makes it a heavy food. If a person has a tendency to flatulence, bloating, constipation and other gastrointestinal problems, he will have to either completely abandon the product or reduce its consumption to a minimum.

The oil is contraindicated when taking painkillers and diabetes medications, or when eating allergic reactions, strong hormonal imbalances, cholecystitis, hepatitis, cholelithiasis.

Nature generously rewards people unique products capable of maintaining health and youth. One of these priceless gifts is flax seed oil - a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial to the body.

By drinking flaxseed oil in the morning on an empty stomach, we get an impressive portion of Omega-3 and Omega-6 - substances important for the body, mainly found in seafood and fish. There is an opinion that 1 tbsp. l. oils can replace fish oil, the specific taste of which some have known since childhood. But it is worth clarifying that flaxseed oil can be considered as an alternative to fish oil. The health benefits of fish oil mainly come from the supply of two Omega-3 fats, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Flaxseed oil contains a third Omega-3 fat, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

Flaxseed oil has been used since ancient Rus': for an appetizing aroma, flax trees were added to baked goods, and they were used to replace animal fats during Lent. Holiday feasts were not complete without this product, and traditional healers oil has been successfully used for fast healing cuts and wounds, local anesthesia.

More recently, fragrant gold obtained from the seeds of this crop could only be seen on pharmacy shelves. Now flaxseed oil can be found in almost any grocery store: the invaluable benefits of flaxseed oil consumed on an empty stomach generate great demand for the product.

Beneficial properties of flaxseed oil on an empty stomach

A large concentration of vitamins E, F, A and group B, as well as an impressive dose of potassium, Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9, determine the tonic and restorative effect of flaxseed oil.

The human body needs a constant supply of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which ensure full growth and development in childhood and prolongation of life in adults. Omega-3 preserves and regenerates the telomere DNA of human cells, prevents platelet aggregation, and ensures normal functioning nervous system. Is it possible to drink flaxseed oil on an empty stomach? Yes, if your goal is:

• improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and liver (purely individually);
• stimulate the removal of bile from the gallbladder;
• reduce cholesterol levels;
• improve the condition of skin and hair;
• get rid of chronic constipation;
• strengthen the immune system;
• get rid of brittle nails.

In other cases, we recommend consulting a doctor. Also, consumption of flaxseed oil has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system: blood viscosity is stabilized and the walls of blood vessels are strengthened. Under the complex action of acids from flax, the risk of myocardial infarction is reduced, coronary disease heart disease, atherosclerosis, thrombosis and stroke.

Flax increases the immunological abilities of the body and is indispensable in postoperative period. Soft action regulatory substances on thyroid gland makes flax drying oil indispensable: stabilization hormonal levels facilitates the course of pregnancy, reduces symptoms premenstrual syndrome and reduces hormonal changes during menopause.

Usage options

The most common way to use flaxseed oil on an empty stomach is 1 tbsp. l. per day, half an hour before meals.

But if it’s hard for you to drink it because of its characteristic taste, you can eat it with a spoonful of honey. This eliminates the bitterness and leaves no aftertaste. You can drink it with water, or even lemon juice. It is not recommended to eat, but after eating it is not forbidden to eat a small piece of black bread.

To whom is flaxseed oil contraindicated?

If you are going to use flaxseed oil to treat diseases, be sure to consult your doctor, otherwise self-medication may have a detrimental effect on your health.

The invaluable effect of flax on the human body is not questioned by any doctor. But, unfortunately, a health hazard does exist with regular use, and it is associated with improper storage of linseed oil and prohibited heat treatment.

Before you buy flaxseed oil, you should pay attention to its packaging: the container used to store the product must be dark, since sun rays destroy beneficial substances. Under the influence high temperatures oils turn into a carcinogen that can cause cancer. Therefore, for frying it is better to use sunflower or olive oil, and save flaxseed for salads and consumption in its pure form.

Flax seeds are an excellent remedy for constipation, hard to find natural component, which can also have a beneficial effect on intestinal motility. But with normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, the use of flaxseed oil should be treated with caution and consult a doctor to avoid negative consequences for the stomach.

When consuming flaxseed oil on an empty stomach, the benefits and harms simply cannot be compared with each other. Take care of yourself by eating healthy and healthy food to for many years preserve youth and beauty.

Thanks to unique composition flaxseed can be considered a nutraceutical, i.e. a product that heals the human body.

This conclusion was reached by scientists around the world who summarized the results of research on flaxseed in scientific laboratories.

Flax- one of the oldest cultivated plants. Its seeds have been eaten since the Stone Age. Even the Bible mentions that the Israelites used flaxseed to bake bread and make oil. Discoverer medicinal properties flax seed was also known to Hippocrates, who told the world a recipe for a decoction of flaxseeds, helping with stomach diseases.
Avicenna and Dioscorides also mentioned the healing properties of flax. According to Avicenna’s descriptions, roasted flaxseed helps get rid of coughs accompanied by large quantity phlegm, ulcers bladder and kidneys. A decoction of flaxseed in an enema with rose oil brings great benefits to ulcerative colitis, and in combination with natural soda and figs - a good medicinal bandage for freckles and acne.

And in more late times in the East and in Kievan Rus flax seeds are used in folk medicine thanks to their softening, cleansing and bactericidal properties. Since ancient times, flax in Rus' has been one of the most popular plants. Clothing made from linen fabric helped well with scabies and increased sweating, saved from heat and bad weather. From flaxseed, our ancestors obtained flaxseed oil, which was used both for cooking and for the treatment of various diseases.

And already in the 80s of the last century, nutritionists different countries The world began to actively and deeply study the properties of flaxseed as a natural and healthy product. Well, in the 21st century, flax seed began to play a significant and important role in human dietary nutrition, thus taking part in the prevention and treatment of a number of diseases.

This is confirmed by data: In Germany, more than 60,000 tons of flax seed are used in the baking industry annually (on average, about 1 kg per person per year). And in Canada, flax seed is no longer considered as food supplement, but how separate product nutrition, in connection with which a special National program, which recommends including up to 12% flax seeds in baked goods.

Nutritional value and composition of flax seed

The composition of flaxseed is rich in proteins, fats, gluten and fiber. Protein rich essential amino acids: albumin and globulin. Globulins with high molecular weight predominate (58−66%). Albumin accounts for 20−42%. The nutritional value of flax seed protein is estimated at 92 units (casein is taken as 100).

Flax composition:
100 g of flax seeds contains

• about 450 kcal,
• 41 g fat,
• 28 g carbohydrates
• 20 g protein.

One tablespoon of flax seeds contains:

Calories: 40 kcal.
Protein: 1.6 grams
Carbohydrates: 2.8 grams
Fat: 2.8 grams (3 grams saturated, .6 grams monounsaturated, and 1.8 grams polyunsaturated)
Fiber: 2.5-8 grams
Sodium: 3 milligrams

♦ Polyunsaturated fatty acids

Flaxseed contains three types of valuable polyunsaturated fatty acids: omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9, the correct balance of which is necessary for normal functioning all life processes human body. And in terms of omega-3 content, flax seeds are superior to all food sources vegetable oils(there is 3 times more of this acid in flax seed than in fish oil!). Only yellow flax seeds contain very few omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fats help lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure.

Therefore, flax seeds are used for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, stroke, heart attack, thrombosis and other cardiovascular disorders. vascular system. Omega-3 fats also reduce the risk of hormone-dependent cancers.

♦ Fats
Flaxseed is rich in fat (41%), therefore it is very valuable. The uniqueness of flaxseed oil lies in its very high content of polyunsaturated alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is an essential fatty acid in the human diet, contributes to the implementation of important biological functions in the human body, is part of almost all cell membranes, participates in regeneration cardiovascular system human body, in the growth and development of the brain. Today, a high content of ALA in the human diet helps to increase blood viscosity, has vasodilatory properties and has anti-stress and antiarrhythmic actions. Thus, introducing flaxseed or flaxseed oil into your diet becomes vital.

♦ Linseed oil
Linseed oil- the only one food product based on flax seeds Russian market. Only oil obtained by cold pressing is usually used for food. Flaxseed oil should be protected from exposure to light and air. You cannot fry or cook food on it. Oxidized or heated oil loses not only its taste, but also healing properties and accumulates toxic substances.
Flaxseed oil cannot be stored for long, it goes rancid very quickly - within a month. Therefore, after all, the most reliable thing is to eat flaxseed.

Flaxseed oil has pronounced therapeutic and prophylactic properties in case of violation fat metabolism, atherosclerosis, cancer. Normalizes liver functions, thyroid gland, intestines of the stomach, increases potency, has a rejuvenating and wound-healing effect.

♦ Protein
Protein contained in flax seed, according to amino acid composition similar to the composition of vegetable soy proteins, famous for their nutritional value. But flaxseeds exceed soybeans in the amount of oil by almost 2 times and in the content of the most biologically active fatty acids in it by 35%, in the content of carbohydrates in it - by 1.7 times.
These comparative data convincingly reflect the nutritional superiority of flax over soybeans, which prompted countries to displace soybeans from the food sector and replace them with flax. The needs of the world's population for flax seeds are constantly growing and reveal prospects for the further development of flax farming and providing people with food with a high content of biologically active flax protein.

♦ Fiber
Flax seeds are an excellent source vegetable fiber(insoluble and soluble). And fiber is known to help reduce risk oncological diseases and has a beneficial effect on the immune system, reduces atherosclerosis and lipodemic deposits.
It activates intestinal activity. Fiber, swelling in the intestines, increases the volume of intestinal contents and thus stimulates its emptying, thereby helping to cope with chronic constipation.
Insoluble fiber helps empty the stomach and remove bile acids and cholesterol from the body, which are in the digestive tract. Soluble fiber helps absorb water and turn it into a jelly that fills the stomach and makes you feel full.

Microfibers (fiber) are the membranes of plant cells and consist of polysaccharides, including starch, which are almost not digested in the human body.

♦ Polysaccharides
Due to the high content polysaccharides flax seeds, when immersed in water, quickly become covered with colorless mucus, which has an enveloping and bactericidal effect on the mucous membrane digestive tract, and therefore indispensable in the treatment of gastritis and stomach ulcers.
A decoction of flaxseed is used to treat boils, abscesses, burns, and various inflammations in the mouth and throat.

♦ Lignans
Flax seeds contain special substances lignans (“plant hormones”), which are antioxidants, have antibacterial and antiviral properties and, like omega-3 fats, prevent the development of breast and prostate cancer.
Flax seeds contain 100 times more lignans than other seeds plant products. The most lignans are contained in the shell of flax seed. Flaxseed oil contains a small amount of lignans or does not contain them at all (depending on the production technology).

♦ Vitamins and microelements

Flax seeds contain vitamins F, A, E, B.
Vitamin F, actively participates in fat and cholesterol metabolism. Therefore, flax seed can also lower cholesterol levels, especially in women. Flax seeds - excellent external source Vitamin F, which is important for the body, is not synthesized in the body.

Vitamins A and E(“vitamins of youth”) have beneficial influence on the skin - it is thanks to them that flaxseeds have found use in many cosmetic recipes.
Fat-soluble tocopherol, i.e. Vitamin E is found mainly in flaxseed
gamma-tocopherol, which is a natural bioantioxidant.

Flax seeds rich minerals , especially rich potassium, which they contain about 7 times more than bananas in terms of dry weight.
Flax seeds are important source Selena., which, in turn, prevents the development of tumors, cleanses the body of heavy metals, helps improve vision and brain activity.
Flax seed is also rich in lecithin, so beneficial for humans (in particular, for the cardiovascular system and brain).

Flax seed in folk medicine

In folk medicine, flax seed - known remedy for the prevention and treatment of a number of diseases

♦ Linseed oil (fatty oil from flax seeds), used as external medicine, often brings relief and promotes recovery with cracking of the skin, with residual lesions scaly lichen(psoriasis), dry exanthema ( skin rashes) and especially for painful herpes zoster. Even n ri warts(applied 2 times a day) and calluses flaxseed oil may have beneficial effects.

♦ Flaxseed mucilage - best enveloping, softening and anti-inflammatory effect in diseases digestive tract and respiratory tract: bronchi, hoarseness, gastritis, peptic ulcer stomach and duodenum, chronic colitis, inflammation of the bladder and kidneys. This is the best enterosorbent, hemosorbent, immunomodulator.
Flaxseed mucilage is used not only internally, but also externally. It is instilled into the eyes, and also lubricated on the affected areas for conjunctivitis.

♦ Infusion (tea) of flaxseed: 1-2 teaspoons with the top of a whole seed pour 0.2 l cold water and leave for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain the liquid without squeezing. Warm slightly before use.

♦ Powder used from flax seeds for burns and skin diseases.

♦ Compress with flaxseed : place the ground mass of the seed in a gauze bag and hold it (suspended) for about 10 minutes in hot water, and then quickly apply it to sore spot. It is impossible to explain what explains the effect of a compress with flaxseed gruel on an enlarged liver, but relief occurs.
Compresses made from flaxseed soften boils and abscesses, are used in the treatment of joint diseases, and tinctures from flax seeds are used in the treatment inflammatory processes in the mouth and throat
Flaxseed boiled in milk is applied like a compress for treatment heel spurs.

♦ External remedy (in the form of a paste in a compress). Ground flaxseed is placed in a gauze bag, which is lowered for about 10 minutes in hot water, and then apply it hot to the sore spot and hold it until it cools down. The compress relieves pain and softens boils and abscesses.
Flax seed gruel is used in the treatment wounds, bruises, cracks, etc.

♦ Diseases digestive system
A decoction of flax seeds, due to its enveloping and softening effect, has a protective effect on the mucous membrane of the esophagus and stomach, and can be used for the treatment of stomach ulcers and gastritis. Fiber, which flax seeds are rich in, primarily activates intestinal activity, helping a person cope with with chronic constipation, especially in chronic colitis. This “laxative” effect of flax seeds is due to the fact that by swelling in the intestines, they increase the volume of intestinal contents and thus stimulate emptying.

For diarrhea 1 tbsp. a spoonful of seeds is poured into 0.5 cups of hot water, boiled over low heat for 15 minutes, filtered and used for an enema.

✔ Flaxseed laxative recipes:

• For the treatment and prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract as an enveloping and mild laxative:
  2 tea. spoons of flax seeds are poured into 1 glass of boiling water and allowed to brew for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drink the mucous infusion 0.5 cups before meals 2-3 times a day.
• You can also boil 2 teaspoons of flax seeds in 300 ml of water, leave for 10 minutes, shake vigorously, then strain and take 100 ml on an empty stomach for intestinal atony.
• At chronic constipation It is also recommended to take 1 glass of unstrained flaxseed infusion daily at night (1 teaspoon per glass of boiling water). Infusions and decoctions should always be fresh.

Taking 50 grams of flax seeds daily for two weeks - effective remedy traditional medicine for the treatment of intestinal diseases even in elderly people with weak immunity.
Regular consumption of flax seeds helps to significantly improve liver function, significantly inhibits the absorption of toxins, and helps cleanse the body of toxins.

♦ Diabetes mellitus
1. 1 table. l. flax seeds + 2 tbsp. l. pour blueberry leaves with 1 glass of cold water. Leave for 6 hours. Boil over low heat for 15 minutes. Strain and drink 0.5 cups. twice a day (morning and evening).

2. Flax seeds are added to the composition of the remedy. diabetes mellitus, which equally includes bean pods, blueberry leaves and oat straw. 3 tablespoons of the crushed mixture are poured into 3 glasses of hot water, boiled over low heat for 15 minutes, then cooled and filtered.
Take half a glass of infusion 3 times a day until dry mouth and thirst disappear.
The same infusion is prescribed with inflammation of the bladder.
A decoction of flax seeds removes radionucleids, toxins, and other toxic substances.

♦ Edema
To prepare the decoction, take 4 teaspoons of seeds, pour 1 liter of water over them, boil for 10-15 minutes, then close the pan and place in a warm place for 1 hour. The finished broth does not need to be filtered. Add for taste lemon juice. It is better to drink the decoction hot, 100 ml every 2 hours, 6-8 times a day. This decoction relieves facial swelling caused by heart and kidney diseases. The result is achieved in 2-3 weeks.

♦ For burns
To do this, 20 g of powder must be mixed with water, boiled and applied to the burned surfaces of the skin in the form of compresses.

♦ To cleanse the kidneys
The following remedy is recommended: pour 1 teaspoon of flaxseed into 200 ml of water, boil and take the resulting decoction 100 ml every 2 hours during the day.

♦ To free the body from radionuclides
You can use the following recommendations. Take 2 cups of white honey, 1 cup each of flaxseed and juice from the meadowsweet herb, cook this mixture in a boiling water bath until it thickens. Take 0.5 teaspoon 1 hour after eating, holding it in your mouth, swallowing saliva until the mixture melts. Keep refrigerated.

You can use another remedy: pour 1 cup of seeds into 2 liters of boiling water and leave in a boiling water bath in a tightly sealed container for 2 hours, then cool and take 0.5 cups 6-7 times a day before meals. At radiation sickness 1 tbsp. Place a spoonful of whole flax seeds in 400 ml of boiling water, shake for 10-15 minutes, strain through cheesecloth and take 1 tbsp. spoon after 2 hours.

♦ Flaxseed lotions
done for solid tumors and ulcers on the head. If you sprinkle burnt flaxseed powder on a wound, it dries it out and soothes pain and itching.

♦ Flax seed compress
A compress made from flaxseed is popular in folk medicine. The ground flaxseed is placed in a gauze bag, which is dipped in hot water for about 10 minutes, and then applied hot to the sore spot and held until it cools down. This is how they treat toothache, sciatica and rheumatism, facial neuralgia, stomach ache, biliary colic, bladder and kidney diseases.

♦ Bag of flaxseed
a favorite remedy for pain relief: it is applied hot to the cheek for toothache; sciatica and rheumatism, facial neuralgia, abdominal pain, biliary colic, bladder and kidney diseases are treated by applying such bags. Perhaps the relief is caused by the moist heat here.

Tips for buying flax seed

1. Buy flaxseed and grind it yourself - eaten whole, it will most likely pass through intestinal tract undigested, which means your body is not fully receiving all of its healthy components.

2. Choose either brown or golden seeds. There is not much difference between them in terms of quantity nutrients and importance for losing weight, so the choice is yours.

3. Flax seeds spoil quickly, so always check the release date on the label. To keep them fresh, keep them in the refrigerator. Do not use oil with a strong or pungent odor.

4. Buy oil in dark plastic bottles, which protect oil from light better than bottle glass. Don't waste your money buying "cold pressed" oil - it is no purer or healthier than prepared using other methods, but it usually costs much more.

5. Do not use flaxseed oil sold in stores technical means. It is not intended for food use and may contain toxic additives.

How to eat flax seed

1. Flaxseed oil has a nutty flavor that many people enjoy. 1 tablespoon of this oil contains over 100 calories. Do not cook with it - high temperatures decompose its active substances. Add it to already cooked food

2. Every time you eat oatmeal, soup, borscht or drink yogurt, add a couple of tablespoons of flaxseed to it. Soon this will become a habit, and you will do it automatically in the future.

3. Flax seeds can be added to baked goods. Replace some of the flour with ground flax seeds in recipes for instant cooking bread, muffins, rolls, bagels, pancakes or waffles. Try substituting a quarter to a half cup of flour if the recipe calls for 2 or more cups of flour.
It is believed that one tablespoon of flax seeds and three tablespoons of water can replace one egg:0).

4. Flax seeds are usually eaten in coarsely ground form with a large number liquids. Since the swelling of flaxseed should occur directly in the intestines, it is not recommended to soak it first (except for cases of inflammation in the intestines, in other cases the product must be washed down).

5. Ground flax seed does not need heat treatment. It is advisable to eat flax seeds immediately after grinding due to their rapid oxidation in air due to high content linseed oil. It is recommended to mix ground flaxseed with honey or jam in a 1:1 ratio before use.

7. Store in the freezer. The freezer will protect them from oxidation and loss of nutrients.

Attention! Excessive consumption of flax seeds when there is not enough water can cause intestinal obstruction. Therefore, if you use flax seeds in food, do not forget to drink them with enough water.

Preparing a decoction of flax seeds

Ripe flax seeds have the ability to secrete abundant mucus, which has an enveloping, softening and anti-inflammatory effect and is used for inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract and respiratory tract. Mucus taken orally remains on the mucous membranes for a long time, protecting them from irritation. harmful substances, since it is not influenced by the juices of the gastrointestinal tract.

To prepare mucus, 3 g of seeds are poured into 0.5 cups of boiling water, shaken for 15 minutes and filtered. Take 2 tbsp of mucus prepared in this way. spoons 3-4 times a day.

But most often, decoctions or infusions are prepared from flaxseed. The broth tastes quite pleasant, but only on the first day, so it is not recommended to prepare it in reserve. There are several most common recipes for preparing a decoction of flax seeds.

1. Pour one tablespoon of seeds into two glasses of boiling water and let it brew (preferably in a thermos) for one night. Take 100 grams half an hour before meals 2-3 times a day.
2. Pour a tablespoon of seeds into one glass of boiling water and cook for 30 minutes. over low heat with the lid closed, stirring occasionally. Take the same as in the first recipe.
3. Cook it thin berry jelly and add flax seeds there. As they cool, they will swell and form useful mass, which will satisfy the feeling of hunger and thereby play a double role.
4. Grind a tablespoon of seeds in a coffee grinder, pour a glass of boiling water, let it brew. It is advisable to eat flax seeds immediately after grinding.

There are other recipes. Which one to choose is not important. The main thing is that with any option, within a few days you will notice the beneficial effects of flax seeds on your body.

Norms for using flax seed

Remember that you need to start consuming slowly until you get used to high content fibers. The optimal dose to obtain health benefits is not precisely known.

It is believed that daily norm human consumption of flaxseeds is approximately 25 g, and this is one handful of seeds, which provides the population with complete fortified nutrition and the best remedy for the prevention of any disease.

Experts advise taking the decoction in courses of 10 days (drink for 10 days, take a 10-day break). The usual duration is 3-4 courses, but more is possible.

During the course, follow drinking plenty of fluids, at least 2 liters per day (sorry for the intimate detail, but flax seed makes the stool quite strong, and therefore it needs to be liquefied).

Take with food improves the absorption of flax seed oil.

♦ Uses of whole flax seed grains

You can also consume whole and unsoaked flax seeds so that their swelling occurs directly in the intestines.
In this case dosage may be as follows: With for preventive purposes It is recommended to take at least 5 g of flax seeds per day, and for treatment purposes, take 2 tablespoons in the morning and evening (on average, no more than 50 grams per day).
The course of treatment is from one to several months.

Contraindications

✔ Contraindications: Ileus ( intestinal obstruction), stricture of the esophagus and gastroesophageal region, cholelithiasis, acute inflammatory diseases intestines, esophagus, area of ​​entrance to the stomach.

Individual intolerance - n Some people are allergic to flax. If you experience difficulty breathing after taking the supplement, stop taking the drug immediately.

Flax seeds and flaxseed oil should be used with caution. increased bleeding, high level triglycerides, diabetes, bipolar disorder, thyroid disease, seizures or asthma.

Remember! If you are sick, pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, consult your physician before taking these supplements.

✔ Side effects - when used according to indications in recommended doses, they were not detected. Since there is little negative information on the Internet about cleansing the body with flax seed, we will assume that for most people it is painless. But based on my experience, I can recommend it to those who are going to undergo a long course (designed for several weeks) of self-medication with products obtained from flax seed. First, a MANDATORY ultrasound examination, make sure there are no stones in your kidneys and liver!!! It turns out that flax seed not only cleanses the gastrointestinal tract, but is also a STRONG choleretic agent.
If the stones (or sand) move due to the use of flax, the pain will be hellish.

Attention! Please note that when consuming flax seeds in quantities of more than 1 tablespoon per day, in some cases, discomfort in the liver area (due to the increased content of flaxseed oil in the seeds).

✔ Drug interactions. When used simultaneously with other drugs, their absorption is impaired - separate their receptions by at least 2 hours
Based on materials from www.km.ru, medicus.ru, www.gabris.ru

For health and prevention, you can simply eat whole or ground seeds flax, add them to food for one to several months without side effects.