Botanical Name: Linum usitatissimum
Family Name: Linaceae
Description: Native to Asia this flowering plant has been cultivated for its medicinal properties since 5000 BC. First used by the Mesopotamians and later by the Egyptians for wrapping their mummies made from flax cloth. High in Omega 3, 6 and 9; and B vitamins.
Healing Properties: Helps with depression, high blood pressure, PMS, rheumatic, arthritis, eczema, psoriasis. Improves liver and mental function. Heals sprains and bruises, eases fluid retention. Can help to alleviate some allergies. Helps to heal ulcers and septic wounds.
by: Karen Morgan