Linseed or flaxseed.

This seed comes from a plant called linum usitatissimum, better known as flax, its seed is flaxseed, which are small bright brown, flat, oval beans with a sharp edge, although their color can vary from brown to light yellow, this is due to cultivation techniques.

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You can get it ground, whole grains, oil that is rich in omega 3 and 9, which provides health benefits. It is also a source of vitamins B, C, E and K. Among the minerals it contains: calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc. It is also a source of phenolic acid, flavonoids and lignan.

Benefits:

It prevents the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood.
Prevents the formation of blood clots in veins and arteries, therefore decreases the risk of heart attacks.
Prevents gastritis, tendinitis, colitis, arthritis.
Stimulates muscle recovery.
It is ideal to include it in diets to lose weight.
Reduces the natural aging process.
Regulates the hormonal load in women, relieving the symptoms of menopause.
Regulates fluid retention.
Ideal for cleaning kidneys.
It is a natural laxative.
Controls glucose levels.
Helps to improve your skin.

Some uses:

For the beauty: To make the mask, put to heat 200 milliliters of water, once it breaks to boil, add spoon and half of linseed, after a few minutes move with the spoon, it will be ready when a thread falls with gel texture, lower the fire, strain and store in the refrigerator. You can apply it after the shampoo, let it act and then remove with water. The other way is to apply it to clean hair, generously without removing. The results are more flexible curls, shinier, stronger, hydrated hair, prevents hair loss, etc..
This mask can also be used for a deep cleansing of the skin.

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