Allium porrum vs Flaxseed Oil Herb

A cultivated allium with milder flavor than onion; diuretic, antimicrobial, and cardiovascular properties.

Ancient fiber and oil crop whose seeds contain the richest plant source of ALA omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and mucilage. Used in Ayurvedic, European, and Mediterranean medicine.

kaempferol, quercetin, allicin, saponins

alpha-linolenic acid, secoisolariciresinol, mucilage, cyanogenic glycosides trace

Diuretic herb, Antimicrobial use, Cardiovascular tonic

Laxative treatment, Cardiovascular tonic, Menopausal support, Traditional cloth and oil plant

Urinary health, Cardiovascular support, Anti-inflammatory activity

Omega-3 source, Laxative, Lignan phytoestrogenic, Cardiovascular

1-2 leeks daily as food

1-2 tablespoons ground seeds or 15-30ml oil daily

Blood thinners interaction, Rare allergy

Anticoagulants, Estrogen-sensitive conditions (lignans), Diabetes medications

Mild GI reactions

GI bloating, Laxative effects, Possible hormonal effects