Flax; The genus Linum (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, 34)
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Linum usitatissimum is a widely distributed plant traditionally used as an industrial oil and fiber crop. It is known as linseed in the United Kingdom and flax in North America. For the last 15 years, there has been a growing interest in the medicinal and nutraceutical value of flax, including experimental evidence for its use in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular and kidney diseases. This volume is a comprehensive review of the genus, including the taxonomy, chemistry, cultivation, pharmacology and commercial uses of flax. Written by leading experts, Flax: The Genus Linum will be an invaluable reference for those interested in nutraceuticals, medicinal plants, pharmacy and agronomy.
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Saskatoon Research Centre of Agriculture, Canada. Reviews all aspects of flax and discusses its use in disease prevention and pharmacology. Cites experimental data linking the role of flax in the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular, and kidney diseases.
Flax; The genus Linum (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, 34)
Flax (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, 34),Alister D. Muir,Neil D. Westcott,CRC,0415308070,Alternative Medicine,Flax,Medical,Medical / Nursing,Pharmacy,Therapeutic use,Science / Botany
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