Health: the virtues of linseed oil
Linseed oil has many virtues acting on the organism:
• Participates in cell renewal. Particularly rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, essential for the body, the latter being unable to manufacture them.
• Regulates the hormonal system of postmenopausal women.
• Acts as a natural lubricant for sick joints.
• It helps stabilize the body and the negative effects of diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
Useful information: a tablespoon of linseed oil per day provides almost 300% of the recommended nutritional intake of omega-3.
The use of linseed oil on the skin
• It relieves dry skin, burns and sores.
• Anti-aging.
• Anti-acne.
It is therefore advisable for people suffering from cracks or crevices but also from eczema and psoriasis directly in skin application.
Linseed oil for hair
Fine or dry hair, linseed oil is once again the ideal ally, sometimes even present in the composition of certain shampoos.
• Dry hair, make up a hair mask with linseed oil, a teaspoon of honey and a little aloe vera or shea butter. Result: a nourishing and hydrating treatment, ideal for enhancing the hair and fighting dryness.
• Against forks: to prevent them, apply linseed oil directly on them.
Consumption of linseed oil
Flaxseed oil is best consumed as a seasoning for salads and other raw vegetables or simply spooned directly.
Here are some usage precautions:
• The oil is consumed exclusively cold.
• It can be stored in the refrigerator and must be consumed within three months of opening.
• The FASFC advises children under three years of age and pregnant women not to consume this oil.
• People with bowel obstruction or thyroid problems should also avoid it.
Wood treatment
Linseed oil is used to nourish and protect the wood and more particularly the oak.
• It helps to make the wood shine and restore its shine.
• It also protects it from external aggressions, such as UV rays, which tend to make it gray.
• It protects it from humidity and bad weather by penetrating the pores of the wood. It then serves as a protective film.
Linseed oil, a completely ecological product, inexpensive and respectful of health, also has an anti-dust and anti-insect action on wood.
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