THE FLAX SEED- A PROMISING TRADITIONAL HERBAL MEDICINE WITH MUTI DIMENSIONALPHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES

22-HJPV4(1)-2022 Review Article

Authors

  • Shagufta Nesar Jinnah College of Pharmacy, Sohail University, Karachi.
  • Kiran Rafiq Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61744/hjp.v2i2.31

Keywords:

Flax seed, multiple uses, digestive health, hypertension, diabetes

Abstract

Flaxseed commonly known as flax or linseeds. It is a member of genus Linum and belong to family Linaceae. Flax seed is annual, non woody herbaceous plant. Linum usitatissimum is the botanical name of flax seed. The vast and significant medicinal uses of Flaxseed has proved its importance and versatility in socioeconomic development of humans. In Pakistan it is cultivated in different cities of Sindh and Punjab. Usually, it has been used to ameliorate the digestive system, maintain blood pressure towards normal and decrease bad cholesterol, many benefits in type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of cancer. Flax seeds or flaxseed oil are also utilized in inflammatory bowel disease. Due to high content of omega-3, fiber, and other distinct constituents, it is famous for its effectiveness.

Author Biographies

Shagufta Nesar, Jinnah College of Pharmacy, Sohail University, Karachi.

Professor, Jinnah College of Pharmacy, Sohail University, Karachi.

Kiran Rafiq, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi.

Professor, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi.

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Published

2023-10-17

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): July - December Edition

Section

Full length Article