Flax Seed

The Flaxseed poultice is probably one of the most famous applications of the herb. The ground seed is mixed with boiling water until it is a thick mush. This erect, delicate, 8-22 inch annual is slender. The glabrous stem has few branches and bears alternate, sessile, simple, entire, lanceolate to oblong leaves. Each branch has 1-2 blue or violet-blue, flat, 5 petaled flowers. The fruit is a 10 seeded capsule, seeds are smooth, flattened, shiny, oily and brown. It is cultivated in the U.S., mostly in the northwestern states, found wild along roadsides, railroad lines, waste places. The seeds are mineral-rich and yields a cold-pressed oil for cooking. UPC: 084783005056. Origin(s): Canada, Kazakhstan, United States. Latin Name(s): Linum usitatissimum. Also known as: Linseed. Plant Part(s) Used: Seed. Appearance: Brown, Beige. Aroma: Nutty, oily. Taste: Pleasant, nut-like, sesame-like. GMO Status: Non-GMO. Allergen: None. Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives. Applications / P