flax
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What is flax?
Generic Name: flax
Other Brand Names:
Flax Oil, Flax Seed Oil
The use of flax in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current
Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health
care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of
herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care
providers involved may be advantageous.
Flax is also known as Linum usitatissimum, flaxseed, linseed, lint bells, linum, and winterlien.
Flax has been used most commonly as a laxative. Flax has also been used to reduce cholesterol
levels, to slow prostate cancer growth before surgery, and topically for skin irritation.
Flax has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks
and/or advantages of flax may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing
standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements
have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements
should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Flax may also have uses other than those listed in this medication guide.
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