Flax, Linseed

Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum L.

Common Name: Flax, Linseed

Part Used: Seed

Collection Time/Method: Collected when seeds are ripe.

Chemical Compounds: Mucilage, fixed oil (alpha-linolenic acid/omega-3)

Medicinal Properties/Uses: Laxative, emollient, and used for inflammation of the digestive tract.