Flax seeds, used for hair care, are also useful for constipation and cystitis. What are the properties and benefits? How to use flax seeds?
Flax seeds (from the Linum usitatissimum plant) are known both for their high mineral content and for their emollient and protective properties . Widely used in cosmetics for hair care, they are actually very useful also against cystitis and constipation . Let's find out better.
Main nutrients of flax seeds
The high content of minerals (in particular phosphorus, copper, magnesium and manganese), proteins (20%) and lipids (40%) make the flax seeds of small precious health pearls.
Among the components of these seeds it is obligatory to mention the polyunsaturated fatty acids, founders of Omega 3 and Omega 6, but above all the presence of mucilages.
The properties of flax seeds
Always known for their emollient and protective properties, flax seeds are very useful to fight internal inflammations (excellent for example in case of cystitis) or external at epidermal level .
Another beneficial principle of linseed is the high percentage of mucilage . These substances of plant origin have a laxative power and are adjuvant in the prevention of constipation.
Flax seeds, in fact, are among the dietary supplements against constipation, even if they are not to be considered laxatives, but intestinal emollients that regulate motility. In this way the intestine reactivates peristalsis and allows defecation.
Due to this property, flax seeds have a soothing and refreshing effect on the intestinal flora and can also be used for prolonged periods of time without undesirable effects or functional addictions.
The Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are also a valuable contribution to the health of the entire body and a valuable aid for the proper functioning of the immune system.
Flax seeds are often also associated with the health of our hair, in fact there are many products based on linseed such as linseed oil, creams, shampoos.
Here is a do-it-yourself natural cosmetic recipe for dull and brittle hair: soak the linseeds overnight, then cook them for half an hour in the same water over medium heat. Add a few drops of olive oil that will make your pack even more nutritious.
Strain the mixture obtained to remove the seeds, pass it on dry hair and leave for a few minutes. Your hair will return bright and soft!
Flaxseed oil is useful for hair and circulatory system care. Find out how to use it.
Linseed in the kitchen
That of linen is a tasteless seed, for this very reason it does not possess particular culinary qualities; it is certainly more appreciated for its healing properties.
The outer part of the flax seeds is particularly hard, so to use them in the kitchen they should be crushed with the help of a mortar. Like most oil seeds, flax seeds are perfect for enriching salads or muesli .
Flax seeds are excellent along with other ingredients for carminative or laxative teas.
By Stefania Puma
