The plant-based source of Omega-3, fresh and cold-pressed.
Linseed oil
Available at Ölmühle SollingOwn oil millin the Weserbergland region, for over 25 years
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Independentno pharmaceutical company
What tradition tells us about flaxseed
Ancient culture
Flax is one of the oldest cultivated plants, grown over 9000 years ago in the Near East. Seeds from the Neolithic period have been found at Lake Constance.
The Most Useful
Linnaeus called it usitatissimum, the most useful of all. Flax became linen for Egyptian mummies, and blue flax fields once characterized Germany.
The ritual
Pellkartoffeln mit Topfen und Leinöl sind ein Klassiker aus Schlesien und der Lausitz. Geschrotet kommt der Samen ins Müsli oder ins Brot.
The profile in the Botanical Archive: benefits, ingredients, home remedies, Ayurveda & TCM and all sources.
More about flaxseed in the Botanical Archive →Cold-pressed linseed oil (Linum usitatissimum) from flaxseeds, the richest plant source of alpha-linolenic acid.
At a glance
- Plant: Linum usitatissimum (linseed, flax)
- Origin: Germany, Austria, Canada
- Includes: Over 50 percent alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3), vitamin E, lignans
- Tradition: Küchenöl in Schlesien und der Lausitz seit Jahrhunderten, Klassiker zu Pellkartoffeln mit Topfen
Why your body is aware of this issue: Flaxseed oil provides omega-3 in the form of alpha-linolenic acid. Your body only converts a small portion of this into the active forms EPA and DHA, usually less than ten percent. Nevertheless, it helps to shift the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in the right direction, which is often around 15:1 today. More information can be found in the Nutrient Atlas, chapter on omega-3.
Folk medicine, tradition, research
What linseed oil has been used for in Silesia and Lusatia for centuries, what alpha-linolenic acid can do, and what is proven.
Here's how to use it
Nur kalt: über Salat, in Topfen, Joghurt, Smoothie oder auf Pellkartoffeln, ein bis zwei Esslöffel am Tag. Nie erhitzen, dabei entstehen schädliche Stoffe. Im Kühlschrank lagern und innerhalb von vier bis sechs Wochen nach dem Öffnen aufbrauchen. Bitter oder kratzig heißt ranzig, dann weg damit.
Good to know
- Linseed oil is not a substitute for algae or fish oil when it comes to specifically obtaining EPA and DHA.
- Consult your doctor before taking blood thinners, as large amounts of Omega-3 have a mild blood-thinning effect.
- Freshness is everything: buy small bottles and store them in a dark and cool place.
As always, remember: a spice or herb is part of good food, not a medicine or medical advice. If you have any health concerns, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking regular medication, it's a good idea to consult your doctor beforehand.
Available from our partner Ölmühle Solling
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Why this partner
Solling Oil Mill from Boffzen
We only recommend manufacturers and distributors that we have reviewed and that do not belong to any pharmaceutical company.
- Own oil millin the Weserbergland region, for over 25 years
- Family-runOrganic Manufactory of the Baensch Family
- Buy directlyShipping and invoice from the oil mill
- IndependentNo corporation behind it
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I buy Linseed oil ?
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What was flaxseed used for in the past?
We explain this in detail in the Botanical Archive: what folk medicine used flaxseed for, what research says about it today, and with all sources. View portrait →
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