Flax Seeds / aali vidhai / Linseed / alsi-100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum

English Names: Linseed, Flaxseed, Flax

Tamil Name: Ali Vidai / அலி விடாய்

Malayalam Name: Cheruchanavith, Cheruchana Vithu / ചെറുചനവിത്ത്, ചെറുചന വിത്തു

Telugu Name: Avise Ginzalu / అవిసే గింజలు

Hindi Name: Alasi / अलासी

Kannada Name: Agase / ಅಗಸೆ

Marathi Name: Jawas, Alashi / जवस, आळशी

Description:

Linum usitatissimum is the botanical name of flax belonging to the Linaceae family. Flax is a flowering plant that grows up to 2 feet tall. Flaxseed is a plant-based food and fiber crop that originated in India. Flax has played a major role in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. Nowadays, flax seeds are available in different forms such as powder, oils, capsules, tablets, and flour. 

Nutrition Facts:

• Energy: 530.0 kcal 
• Protein: 20.3 g
• Fat: 37.1 g
• Minerals 2.4
• Total dietary fiber: 24.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 28.9 g
• Moisture: 6.5 g
• Potassium: 750.0 g 
• Calcium: 170.0 mg
• Phosphorous: 370.0 mg
• Iron: 2.7 mg
• Vitamin A: 30.0 μg
• Vitamin E: 0.6 mg

Health benefits:

• Flaxseeds are rich in antioxidants that can help to remove free radicals from the body.
• Flaxseeds help to boost heart health and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
• Flaxseeds may help to reduce joint pain and treat rheumatoid arthritis.
• Flaxseed powder helps to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol levels in the body.
• Flaxseeds help to protect against colorectal, skin, blood, and lung cancer.
• Flaxseeds help to prevent constipation and promote regular bowel movements. 
• Flaxseed powder helps to reduce hypertension.
• Flaxseeds help to treat headaches, anxiety, and mood swings.
• Flaxseeds help to treat irregular periods and control heavy bleeding in women.
• Flaxseed powder helps to promote healthy hair.

Dosage of Flax Seeds:

Due to the fiber content in flaxseed, consuming 3 to 4 tablespoons of flaxseed can help to treat constipation and excess gas.