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Benefits of flax seeds: Flax seeds are rich in Omega-3, fiber and lignin, which are considered very beneficial in skin, hair, digestion and prevention of diseases. According to senior Ayurveda expert Dr. Damodar Prasad Chaturvedi, consumption of flaxseed milk, laddu or a pinch of seeds provides relief from sleep, swelling, headache, cough, cold and constipation. Its paste reduces pain and swelling and the decoction is effective in cough and cold. It is also helpful in weight and diabetes control.
As simple as flax seeds look, they have more beneficial properties for the body. Senior valid and retired District Ayurvedic Officer of Sirohi, Dr. Damodar Prasad Chaturvedi gave information about its Ayurvedic importance. He told that elements like Omega-3, fiber and lignin are found in flax seeds or linseed seeds, which are very beneficial for skin, hair and digestive system in the body.
Consuming a pinch of flax seeds with milk or water in the morning is beneficial. Apart from this, making laddus from flax seeds and consuming them in winters is also considered very beneficial. Flaxseed can be used in many home recipes. Diseases can also be prevented with its seeds. It is a herb, which is also used as a medicine.
People who have trouble sleeping should consume flaxseed. Flaxseed is considered very beneficial for the eyes. Apart from this, to reduce swelling or pain, grinding flax seeds and mixing them in water and applying it on the painful or swollen area provides quick relief.
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Use of flaxseed also provides quick relief in ear swelling. For this, cooking flaxseed in onion juice, filtering it and putting one or two drops in the ear reduces the swelling. People who often suffer from headache should grind flax seeds in cold water and apply the paste on the head. This remedy provides quick relief from headache.
There is often a problem of cold and cough during the change of weather. For cold, roasting flaxseeds on low flame and grinding them, adding sugar candy to it and consuming it with warm water in the morning and evening provides quick relief. In case of cough, making a decoction of flaxseed and consuming it in the morning and evening provides quick relief.
Since flax seeds are rich in fiber, they provide relief from constipation and indigestion and improve digestion. Fiber makes you feel full, reduces appetite and also helps in weight loss. These are also considered beneficial for diabetes patients, but serious patients should consume them only after consulting a doctor or Ayurveda practitioner.
