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Linum Catharticum or Linum Usitatissimum Mountain Flax (Therapeutic Action…
Linum Catharticum
or
Linum Usitatissimum
Mountain Flax
Synonyms
Mill Mountain
Purging Flax
Dwarf Flax
Fairy Flax
Parts Used and Preparation
Seed
Solvents: Water
Chemical Constituents
15% mucilage
Phosphates
Linamarin
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Cathartic
Laxative to simple purgative
Combine with psyllium husk, let stand in room temp water 20 minutes then consume
Demulcent
Softens stool
Anti-catarrhal
Tonic
Hepatic
Crushed seeds used as poultice for pain and irritation - sometimes combined with lobelia seed for boils
Combine with meadowsweet, ginger, buckbean for intestinal cleanse after fast