Linum, Linseed
Flaxseed
Tukhm e Katan (Unani)
Tukhm e Katan (Unani)
Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491
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Della Materia Medicinale, Andrea Valuassori, 1562
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Herbarum Vivae Eicones, Otto Brunfels, 1530
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Icones Plantarum Medcio-oeconomico, Vietz, 1804
Botanical name:
Linium usitatissimum
Parts used:
Seed; expressed Oil
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral (slightly Warm). Pungent
Classifications:
2B ATTENUATERS. 2F. PURIFYING. 2G. CLEANSING. 2J. RAREFYING. 2K. RESOLVENT. 2L. EMOLLIENT
3J. INCREASE SEMEN. 3L. ANTI-TUSSIVE
4d. PECTORAL. 4g. HEPATIC
Laxative, Purgatives and Cathartics
Linium usitatissimum
Parts used:
Seed; expressed Oil
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral (slightly Warm). Pungent
Classifications:
2B ATTENUATERS. 2F. PURIFYING. 2G. CLEANSING. 2J. RAREFYING. 2K. RESOLVENT. 2L. EMOLLIENT
3J. INCREASE SEMEN. 3L. ANTI-TUSSIVE
4d. PECTORAL. 4g. HEPATIC
Laxative, Purgatives and Cathartics
ADVERTISEMENT:
Uses:
1. Nourishes Yin, Clears Phlegm and Heat, Stops Coughs:
-it is ‘of great service in diseases of the Lungs, as Pleurisy, Peri-pneumonia, Coughs, Asthma and Consumption’ (Culpeper)
-‘It draweth forth of the chest corrupted Phlegm and other slimy humours’.
-"The seeds, particularly when parched, are useful in Phlegmatic Cough". (Avicenna)
-decoction is likewise used in Ayurveda as a demulcent expectorant.
2. Nourishes Yin, Clears Heat, Benefits Kidneys:
-traditionally for weakness and deficiency, to strengthen the Body and enrich the Blood
-Consumption (Matthiolus)
-Immune Stimulant and Yin Tonic in the treatment of Tumors, Cancer, AIDS
-Osteo-Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
3. Nourishes Yin, Regulates Menstruation:
-Linseed is used in Tibetan formulas for Menstrual disorders, Female diseases, Pelvic Inflammation and Uterus and Vaginal Pain, as well as for pain during and after Delivery.
-in modern times for Menopausal disorders and to help regulate Hormones in various Female diseases
4. Soothes and Heals the Stomach and Bowels:
-mild Laxative for which it may be used as an enema.
-Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentery.
-Stomach Ulcers, Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
5. Soothes the Bladder, Promotes Urine:
-irritation and inflammation of the urinary organs
-Gravel and Stones
-Nephritis, Cystitis and Gonorrhea.
6. Benefits the Heart, Moves the Blood:
-The Oil is used for Arteriosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Heart Disease.
-help prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes and Embolisms.
7. Externally:
i. The crushed seed makes a good drawing poultice in Inflammations, Abscesses, Boils, Tumors and Ulcers of the Flesh or Joints.
ii. The seeds or Oil are used externally for Pleurisy, Bronchitis and other chest complaints.
iii. The Cold Pressed Linseed Oil is a good application to hard swellings, and tight or shrunken sinews
iv. the oil by itself or with Lime-water (Carron Oil) is a good application to Burns and Scalds.
v. Much used in Enemas and Douches for its soothing demulcent effect, to ease pain and soothe inflammation.
vi. in enemas for Gall and Kidney Stones
vii. the inhaled smoke of the seed was recommended for Catarrh and Colds (Avicenna, Matthiolus)
Dose:
5–10 grams
Correctives:
Coriander, Caraway
Sugar Syrup with Lemon juice
Substitutes:
Fenugreek
Preparation:
Sometimes Linseed are scorched for use. This makes them more warming in nature.
5–10 grams
Correctives:
Coriander, Caraway
Sugar Syrup with Lemon juice
Substitutes:
Fenugreek
Preparation:
Sometimes Linseed are scorched for use. This makes them more warming in nature.
Main Combinations:
1. Linseed is often combined with Fenugreek, especially in Enemas and external compounds.
2. Cough, Bronchitis:
i. decoct Linseed and ... available in PRO version
ii. Linseed with ... available in PRO version
3. Cough and bringing up pus:
i. Linseed roasted, ... available in PRO version
ii. Linseed roasted, ... available in PRO version
4. Loss of Voice, burnt Linseed, ... available in PRO version
5. As a laxative, Linseed with ... available in PRO version
6. Urinary irritations, Linseed with ... available in PRO version
7. Stomach and Intestinal Inflammations, Linseed with ... available in PRO version
8. Linseed with ... available in PRO version
9. Deranged Mind, make a gruel of Linseed, ... available in PRO version
10. Ulcers of the Uterus, Linseed with ... available in PRO version
11. Enema for Colic and Intestinal Pain, Linseed with ... available in PRO version
12. Enema for painful inguinal hernia, Linseed with ... available in PRO version
13. Burns and Scalds, mix equal parts of Linseed oil and ... available in PRO version
14. Inflammations, Ulcers and Tumors, Linseed with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Syrup of Horehound
Powder for Hardness of the Kidneys
Powder for Hardness of the Kidneys (Nicolas)
Troches for Abscess and Ulcer of the Kidneys
Troches for Pleurisy when not from Vehement Heat
A Sound and Experienced Electuary (Mesue)
Antidotum Asthmaticus (Nicholas)
Electuarium Acharistum (Nicholas)
Antidote for Cold Lumbar, for Venery, and Defect of Semen (Nicholas)
ADVERTISEMENT:
Cautions:
1. Commission E listed Ileus (painful obstruction of the bowel) as a contraindication.
2. ‘It is hurtful to the stomach and hard of digestion’. (Galen)
3. Young seeds have high levels of cyanogens. Avoid overdose.
Main Preparations used:
Linseed oil, Mucilage
1. Commission E listed Ileus (painful obstruction of the bowel) as a contraindication.
2. ‘It is hurtful to the stomach and hard of digestion’. (Galen)
3. Young seeds have high levels of cyanogens. Avoid overdose.
Main Preparations used:
Linseed oil, Mucilage