Description
Herbal health makes great use of the Flax seed or Linseed. The seed holds a mucus containing acetic acid and salts, extractive, starch, resin wax, a coloring matter, gum, albumin and principally a fine oil. The mucilage of Linseed is very viscous, and has emollient properties. Linseed is frequently used in the form of powder or flour. It is the basis of most poultices. The non-expressed flour is used, i. e., with the oil not removed. Macerated cold in a dose of 10-20 grams to 1 litre of water,
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