Flaxseed oil: benefits and harm. How to take linseed oil

The healing properties of linseed oil are known to humanity since ancient times. In ancient Egypt, beauties made creams, face masks, hair masks from it, took inside for therapeutic purposes. Great Aesculapius used it to treat stomach diseases for healing wounds and burns.

The secret of the effectiveness of linseed oil

The secret of the effectiveness of linseed oil lies in the unique composition of a huge amount of useful elements. These are biologically active substances that are extremely useful for human health - vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and flavonids. They have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, hair, the work of internal organs and the state of health in general. Flaxseed oil is the most important source of valuable polyunsaturated acids omega-3 and omega-6. If these acids enter the human body, the cells are updated, and all metabolic processes are activated.

About the benefits of linseed oil

The beneficial properties of linseed oil are extensive. The oil reduces blood cholesterol, cleanses the vessels, prevents arrhythmia, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, strengthens the immunity, normalizes the level of fats in the body, restores hormonal background, promotes the rapid healing of wounds and cuts, promotes weight loss, strengthens bone tissue, improves vision, prevents it. Development of diabetes.
Very effective treatment with linseed oil wounds, cuts and skin diseases.   The benefits of linseed oil for the skin and hair are no less unique - by adding linseed oil to the face masks, you can achieve acceleration of skin regeneration, rejuvenation and smoothing of small wrinkles. Homemade hair masks with linen oil will strengthen and defeat hair, accelerate their growth.

Flaxseed oil is indispensable for the treatment of corns and warts and protects the skin from the negative effects of the sun and frost.

About the dangers of linseed oil

If linseed oil is stored incorrectly, harmful substances that are hazardous to health are formed in it.
Particular attention should be paid to the term of storage of linseed oil, because due to its features it simply cannot be stored for a long time. Store an open bottle in the refrigerator for no longer than three weeks. After this time, the beneficial properties of linseed oil are lost and instead of useful polyunsaturated acids, harmful chemical elements can be obtained that can cause cancer cells. Sunlight also detailed on the beneficial properties of linseed oil, so it must be stored in a dark place. Negatively affects the linseed oil of its contact with oxygen, so that, using oil as a gas station for salads and other dishes, it should be reduced to the maximum time of contact with open air - season the salads with oil right before use and tightly close the lid after use. We advise you not to buy linseed oil in large bottles: the fresh oil, the more useful it is.

The use of linseed oil in medicine

The therapeutic effect of linseed oil is wide and multifaceted. Flue oil capsules are especially popular due to the convenience of packaging and better preservation of beneficial properties. The benefits of taking linseed oil in capsules are much more effective for reducing cholesterol than taking fish oil.

Here are some areas of medicine in which linseed oil is widely used:

• Cardiovascular system. Flaxseed oil reduces excess cholesterol. Increases vascular elasticity. Reduces blood viscosity. Warns the formation of blood clots.
• Digestive system. Flue oil improves liver function. Improves intestinal motor function. Heals gastritis and colitis.
• Immunity system. Prevents the oncological diseases of the rectum and mammary gland.
• Connective tissue. Improves the condition of the hair, nails, skin, cartilage, blood vessels, connective tissue of the nervous system, blood vessels.
• Flaxseed oil is of particular importance for female health (treatment of various hormonal problems) and for child growth and development (treatment of violations of physical and mental development, gallowing in growth, visual impairment).

The use of linseed oil in cooking

Adding flaxseed oil to the daily diet will have a beneficial effect on the health of the whole family.
Flaxseed oil is added to salads and vinaigrettes to multiply the highlight of traditional gastronomic dishes.  The oil is mixed with proteins (yogurt, kefir) to emphasize their beneficial and tasteful quality
Flaxseed oil is seasoned with porridge, boiled potatoes, sauerkraut, the first dishes to give them a thin exquisite aroma.  It is used with honey to enhance the effectiveness of exposure.

The use of linseed oil in cosmetology

Due to the high content of vitamins, linseed oil is popular in cosmetology. Its effect on the skin, hair and nails are undeniable.

People who constantly use linseed oil have a radiant look of skin, shiny hair and strong beautiful nails.

Flue oil has nutrient, moisturizing, rejuvenating properties. In its pure form, it can be used as a cream for dry or wilting skin of the hands and face.   You can add a few drops of linseed oil to your daily or night cream. The product effectively protects the skin from wind and frost.

Flue oil masks  

The use of hair linseed oil accelerates their growth, stops falling out, improves appearance, allows you to forget about the problem of split ends. To improve the condition of the hair, it is enough to take 1-2 tbsp. l. Flue oil in the morning on an empty stomach, but the best effect can be achieved if, in addition to oral administration, regularly pamper your hair with flax oil masks. Simple recipes will strengthen hair, make it strong and healthy.

If you suffer from peeling on the skin of the hands, then the use of masks with linseed oil will help to forget about the problem soon.

Losing weight with linseed oil

An important property of linseed oil is the ability to reduce appetite. Saturating the body with the necessary nutrients, this useful product eliminates the need to think about insidious snacks.
The effect of losing weight from taking linseed oil is that a person gets rid of excess weight by replacing animal fats with easily digestible food linseed oil.

The main condition for such weight loss is systematicity. If you regularly consume linseed oil in a dosage for a month, then you can achieve the goal.

Consider a dosage that, with systematic use, will help a person lose weight:

• Twenty minutes before breakfast, you need to consume 1 tsp. Oils for 7 days.
• In the evening, after the end of the dinner, after 20 minutes, you should drink another 1 tsp. linseed oil.
• After a week, you need to increase the dosage to 1 tbsp. l.
• Continue to drink daily in the morning and evening for 3 months.

Be sure to store oil in the refrigerator. When 3 months of admission pass, the figure will change markedly: it will become slimmer and more tightened. This will happen due to the fact that the digestive system is normalized. As a bonus, in addition to dropped kilograms, you will get shiny hair and shining skin.

How to use linseed oil correctly

The most beneficial is the cold pressed oil. All valuable natural elements are preserved in it. Flaxseed oil cannot be undergone heat treatment, because when heated, it loses most of its beneficial properties. It is best to add oil to salads from fresh vegetables, vinaigrettes, finished cereals, the first and second dishes, as well as in cottage cheese, yogurt, kefir. Flax oil with nuts, bran, and berries go well. Reception of linseed oil on an empty stomach of 1 tbsp. l. per day will have a beneficial effect on the skin, smooth it, make it elastic. This is an excellent prevention of stretch marks in women during pregnancy.

Flaxseed oil: beauty recipes

Flax oil in cosmetology is no less successfully used. It has nutritional, moisturizing, rejuvenating properties. In pure form, linseed oil can be used as a cream for dry or wilting skin of the hands and face. If the skin is combined, then the oil is applied to areas with dry, as well as with damaged and irritated skin. You can add a few drops of linseed oil to your daily or night cream. Flaxseed oil effectively protects the skin from wind and frost. Masks with linen oil will moisturize, defeat the skin, reduce wrinkles.

Homemade masks with linseed oil for the face:

1. Mask for dry skin with linseed oil:

• 1 tsp linseed oil,
• 1 tsp liquid honey,
• 1 egg yolk.

  Mix all the ingredients, heat in a water bath, leave the face on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

2. Nourishing mask with linseed oil:

• 1 tbsp. linseed oil,
• 1 tbsp. fat sour cream.

Mix the ingredients, apply to the skin for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.
If you suffer from peeling on the skin of the hands, then the use of masks with linseed oil will help to forget about the problem soon.

3. Mask for dry skin with linseed oil:

•   0.5 tsp linseed oil,
•    1 egg yolk,
•    1 capsule of vitamin E.

Mix the ingredients. Apply a mixture to the steamed skin, put on cosmetic gloves, rinse with warm water after 40 minutes.

Flaxseed oil: health recipes

The use of linen oil in diabetes gradually reduces blood sugar.

Flaxseed oil relieves pain and relieves the inflammatory process for rheumatism, arthritis, asthma, eczema, psoriasis. Apply externally and inside 1 tbsp. 2 times a day.

With arthritis and other joint diseases, you need to massage sick places with warm linseed oil, as well as take it inside on an empty stomach - 1 tbsp. 2 times a day.

Daily intake of linseed oil facilitates the treatment of such serious diseases as hemorrhoids, colitis, obesity, gallstone and renal disease, dysentery, hypertension. Take 1 tbsp 2 times a day.

In case of cardiovascular diseases, it is recommended to take linseed oil every evening, 2 hours before dinner-you can start from 1 tsp, gradually increase the dose to 1 tbsp.

With atherosclerosis, it is taken 2 times a day for 1 tbsp. During meals. The course of treatment is 1-1.5 months, then you need to take a break-3 weeks, and repeat.

With multiple sclerosis, the intake of linseed oil is simply necessary. It is necessary to take it on an empty stomach of 2 tsp, every day before breakfast and before bedtime. Once every 3 days with oil, massage of the arms and legs is done, and once a month - the overall massage of the body and head. At the same time, fish oil is taken - once a day, and an egg shell with lemon juice - ¼ tsp. per day.

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