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Linseed

Linseed. Class: Laxatives. Properties: Sweet; Calm. Meridians: Lung; Liver; Large Intestine

🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
Ya Ma Zi
中文名 (Chinese)
亚麻子
Latin Name
Semen Lini; Lini Semen
English Name
Linseed
Alias Names
θƒ‘ιΊ»ε­ε£θ™±θƒ‘ιΊ»δΊšιΊ»δ»ε€§θƒ‘ιΊ»θƒ‘ιΊ»δ»
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (ζ€§ε‘³)
Sweet; Calm
Meridians (归经)
Lung; Liver; Large Intestine
Part Used
Seed
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Laxatives
εŠŸζ•ˆεˆ†η±» (CN)
梦下药
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (εŠŸθƒ½)
To cause lubrication, and to dispel wind.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Leprosy, dry cracked skin, itchy skin, hair loss, sores eczema, intestinal dry and constipation.
πŸ”— External References
SymMap
450
TCMID
6529
TCMSP
450
TCM-ID
2367
38
Clinical Trials
15
Meta-Analyses
1
PubMed References
πŸ“‹ Sample Trials
NCT02047123
Nutritional Intervention With Yogurt and Flaxseed in Women With Profiles Lipi
Completed Β· Overweight
NCT02324439
Flaxseed as Maintenance Therapy for Ovarian Cancer Patients in Remission
Completed Β· Phase 1 Β· Epithelial Ovarian Cancer|Fallopian Tube
NCT02014181
Flaxseed Modulates Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in CF
Completed Β· Phase 1 Β· Cystic Fibrosis|Oxidative Stress|Inflamm
NCT03713138
Therapeutic Role of Flax Seed for Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome
Completed Β· Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome
NCT05245825
Flaxseed Supplementation in Prediabetic Adults (LINAPRED)
Recruiting Β· Prediabetic State
NCT01549626
Effects of Flaxseed Flour in Appetite Sensations, Lipid Profile and Pressure Levels Among Overweighed and Obese Women
Completed Β· Adult Women|Overweight|Obese
πŸ“Š Sample Meta-Analyses
CRD42022366097
Phytonutrients in breast cancer survival outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Breast cancer
CRD42018088409
Effect of vegetable oils on lipid profiles in humans: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Oils, vegetable oils, cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia, cholesterol, lipid
CRD42021239210
Systematic overview on the consumption of vegetable oil on health outcomes
Healthy individuals
CRD42020163871
Efficacy of flax seed supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risks in adults; A systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Cardiovascular disease risk factors; Hypertension, Hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemia,
CRD42021288018
Effects of linseed oil (Linum usitatissimum) supplementation on metabolic changes associated with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine condition that affects women, especial
CRD42022358939
The effects of flaxseed oil consumption compared to sunflower oil on biomarkers of lipid profile in adults
Adults with different health status
πŸ“š Sample References
PMID 34684532
Beneficial Effects of High Intensity Interval Training and/or Linseed Oil Supplementation to Limit Obesity-Induced Oxidative Stress in High Fat Diet-Fed Rats
Nutrients Β· 2021