Flaxseed Oil Herb vs Jue Ming Zi

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.

Seeds used in TCM to clear liver heat, improve vision, moisten the intestines, and treat hypertension and constipation.

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

chrysophanol, emodin, obtusin, chrysoobtusin, naphthopyrone glycosides

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

liver heat, red eyes, hypertension, constipation, headache

Omega-3 source, Laxative, Lignan phytoestrogenic, Cardiovascular

antihypertensive, laxative, cholesterol reduction, eye health

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

9–15g dry-fried seeds as tea

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

pregnancy, diarrhea, hypotension

GI bloating, Laxative effects, Possible hormonal effects

loose stools, diarrhea with high doses, hypotension