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What oil is linseed oil?

Linseed oil, also known as linseed oil, is an ancient edible oil, which is a fatty oil extracted from walnut seeds. Flax is naturally hardy and suitable for growing in cold and arid areas in the west and north.

The word "Hu" of flax refers to the ethnic minorities and regions in the northwest of China in ancient times, which shows that flax has grown in cold areas since ancient times. Linseed oil, also known as linseed oil, has a long edible history in China. There are many names of linseed oil among the people, such as king oil, Lu oil and sesame oil.

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Efficacy of linseed oil

1, antithrombotic

It can resist platelet aggregation, dilate arterioles and prevent thrombosis. It can regulate blood lipid, remove thrombus, and prevent cerebral thrombosis, cerebral hemorrhage and stroke.

2. Prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Repairing and renewing unsaturated fatty acid chains in brain cell membranes has the functions of nourishing brain, promoting intellectual development, improving memory and so on, and can effectively prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Step 3 relieve the pain temporarily

Some people suffer from arthritis, gout and asthma. Eating sesame oil can effectively relieve the swelling and pain caused by these diseases.

Step 4 improve your eyesight

Many people are old, with poor eyesight and presbyopia. Linseed oil can improve vision, prevent presbyopia and maintain retina.

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