About Flax Seed
The vitamin C in amla is absorbed more easily by the body compared to store-bought supplements. Mix two teaspoons of amla powder with two teaspoons of honey and have it three to four times a day for instant relief when you have a cold or a cough or consume once daily for permanent protection.
Studies have shown that the carotene in amla improves vision. Daily consumption has also been linked to improvement in overall eye health as amla can reduce cataract problem, intraocular tension (the pressure you feel) as well as prevent reddening, itching, and watering of eyes.
This is the least talked-about yet most exciting benefit of amla. A protein present in amla helps prevent cravings. Regular consumers say drinking a glass of amla juice before a meal fills them up and make them eat less. Nutritionists say amla boosts metabolism too, making one shed weight faster. Amla has high fiber content and acids like tannic which help relieve constipation and make you look less bloated.
Take Amla powder in water in ratio 1:3 which means if you take dried Amla powder 5 gm then take water 15 ml. Soak for 12 hours. Then strain water and mix turmeric powder (1 gm) and take regularly.
Amla, like curry leaves, is a proven tonic for hair. It slows down graying, prevents dandruff, strengthens hair follicles, and increases blood circulation to the scalp thereby improving hair growth. Amla also acts as a natural conditioner giving you soft shimmering locks. You could apply amla oil or mix amla powder into henna for a hair pack.
Amla is the best anti-aging fruit. Drinking amla juice with honey every morning can give you blemish-free, healthy and glowing skin.
Flax Seeds Powder - Weight Loss, Cancer, Cold & Cough, Renal Care, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Skin Care, Hair Care, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol
Flax Seed was cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC. In the 8th century, King Charlemagne believed so strongly in the health benefits of flaxseed that he passed laws requiring his subjects to consume it. Now, thirteen centuries later, some experts say we have preliminary research to back up what Charlemagne suspected.
Flax seeds are found in all kinds of today’s foods from crackers to frozen waffles to oatmeal. As part of a snack or meal, it’s easy to incorporate tasty and nutritious flaxseed as a staple ingredient in your own diet. Although flaxseed contains all sorts of healthy components.
Flax Seeds Powder
Flax Seeds owes its primary healthy reputation to three of them,
- Omega-3 essential fatty acids – These are the good fats that have been shown to have beneficial effects on heart and inflammation in the body.
- Lignans – These have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 800 times more lignans than other plant foods.
- Fibre – Flaxseed contains both the soluble and insoluble types of fibres which have numerous health benefits. These tiny, brown flax seeds pack a powerful nutrition punch.
Flax seeds are a great source of healthy fiber needed by your body and can be consumed every day. Add it to your regular flour to make your everyday preparations.
Benefits of Flax Seeds Powder
- High fibre present in the seed helps in reducing obesity. Fiber present in the flax seeds binds with the excess cholesterol and bile in the digestive tract and gets excreted out of the system. Thus reducing cholesterol levels.
- Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer – Flaxseed is the richest vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acids, the supplementation of flaxseeds results in a significant reduction in the severity and risk of ovarian cancer. Breast Cancer – Flax seeds demonstrate antiproliferative effects in the breast tissue of women at risk of breast cancer and may protect against primary breast cancer. Prostate Cancer in Men – Flax seeds reduces prostate cancer proliferation rates in men. Flax seeds are associated with biological alterations that may be protective for prostate cancer.
- The Lignans which are found in flax seeds have anti-viral and antibacterial properties hence consuming flax seeds regularly may help reduce the number or severity of colds and flu.
- Colon Tumour – Flax seeds containing high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and lignans are effective in preventing colon tumor development.
- Lignans are polyphenols naturally present in flax seeds. They are known to have antioxidant benefits of anti-aging, hormone balance, and cellular health.
- Flax seeds help to improve kidney function by decreasing the thickness of blood, reducing cholesterol levels, and reducing swelling.
- Reductions in Skin sensitivity issues by decreasing roughness and improving skin hydration.
- Flax seeds contain essential ALA fats which can help reduce dryness and flakiness. It can also improve symptoms of acne, rosacea, and eczema.
- ALA, lignans, and fiber present in the flax seeds brings down blood pressure in the body.
- Fiber present in the flax seeds binds with the excess cholesterol and bile in the digestive tract and gets excreted out of the system. Thus reducing cholesterol levels.
சித்தா – Siddha Properties
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இனிப்பு - Inippu (Sweet), கைப்பு, கசப்பு - Kaippu, Kasappu (Bitter) -
திண்மை - Thinmai (Hardness), நெய்ப்பு - Neippu (Wetness) -
வெப்பவீரியம் - Veppaveeriyam (Heating Effect) -
கைப்பு/கசப்பு - Kaippu/Kasappu (Bitter), கார்ப்பு - Karppu (Hot), and துவர்ப்பு - Tuvarppu (Acrid/Astringent) may be converted to கார்ப்பு - Karppu (Hot)
आयुर्वेद – Ayurvedic Properties
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मधुर - Madhura (Sweet), तिक्त - Tikta (Bitter) -
गुरु - Guru (Heavy), स्निग्ध - Snigdha (Oily) -
उष्ण - Ushna (Hot) -
कटु - Katu (Hot) Vipaka
