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Dec 6, 2008 2:46:45 GMT -5
Post by Onyxaeon on Dec 6, 2008 2:46:45 GMT -5
Flax stem yields durable fibers that are used to make linen, twine, and fiber for weaving. It has slender stems with linear green leaves, flat blue flowers, and oily brown seeds. The mineral-rich seeds yield cold-pressed oil for cooking and hot pressed linseed oil for artist's and industrial use. Seeds contain soothing mucilage, and the oil contains fatty acids that reduce the risk of thrombosis and treats nutritional deficiencies. The seeds can also be used in 'eye pillows' to gently cool tired or sore eyes.
Warnings: Internal overdose may cause poisoning.
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