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Flax, Omega
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Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum 'Omega'
Common Name: Omega Flax
Other Common Names: Ama, Annual Flax, Chih Ma, Common Flax, Cultivated
Flax, Hu Ma, Kahtan, Keten, Kettan, Kittan, Lin, Linaza, Lino, Linseed, Linseed
Flax, Linum usitatissimum, Vlas
Plant Type: Annual
Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady
Soil Types: Average
Zones (See US Zone map): 4-11
Germination: Germinates very easy. Sow in regular garden soil.
Number of Seeds Per Pack: 50-100
Uses: Medicinal
Notes: Ground seeds in orange juice is believed to help reduce blood cholesterol.
Variety grown for the food industry. Whole seeds are used in in baked goods. Has high concentration of omega-3 oil (linolenic acid), a fatty acid essential for human metabolism. A practice of adding ground seeds to orange juice is believed to help reduce blood cholesterol.
Price: $2.50/pkt
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Any statement made concerning medical
conditions treated with this herb is not intended as sound medical advice. The
seeds are NOT to be ingested only planted. Herbs need to taken only with
the guidance of a trained physician or established herblist.
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