亞麻子
- ENG
- Linseed
- LATIN
- Lini Semen
| Medicinal Group | Laxative medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried ripe seed of Linum ustatissimum L. (Fam. Linaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet; neutral |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Lung, Large intestine |
| Actions | To cause lubrication and dispel wind |
Family
Linaceae
Part used
Seed
Indications
Constipation, dryness and itching of the skin, withering and loss of hair
Research Findings
- Linseed oil showed notable effects by increasing the High-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration. [1]
- Linseed oil could be effective in the management of mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, especially in improving the severity of symptoms and functional status.[2]
- Linseeds may be useful in relief of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.[3]
Cautions
Contraindicated in patients with loose bowels
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Avelino AP, Oliveira GM, Ferreira CC, Luiz RR, Rosa G. ( 2015). Additive effect of linseed oil supplementation on the lipid profiles of older adults. Clin Interv Aging. , 10:1679-85. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S75538. eCollection 2015.
- Hashempur MH, Homayouni K, Ashraf A, Salehi A, Taghizadeh M, Heydari M. (2014). Effect of Linum usitatissimum L. (linseed) oil on mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Daru. , 22:43. doi: 10.1186/2008-2231-22-43.
- Cockerell KM, Watkins AS, Reeves LB, Goddard L, Lomer MC. (2012). Effects of linseeds on the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot randomised controlled trial. J Hum Nutr Diet. , 25(5):435-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-277X.2012.01263.x. Epub 2012 Jun 13.
