Linseed oil, raw pressed, wooden press

In this method of production there is no heating of raw materials, no contact with metal, and therefore - no oxidation and destruction of the most important amino acids, all natural benefits, vitamin and mineral composition are preserved! This oil has an excellent aroma and taste.

One of the first agricultural crops that man began to cultivate in Ancient Egypt and India was flax. For many centuries, flax clothed and fed people. Flax has always been a special crop in Rus', it fed, healed, warmed the body and soul.

Flaxseed oil is one of the most beneficial vegetable oils.
For a long time it was undeservedly forgotten by us: in the “Soviet” times its production practically ceased, since it was considered more expensive than sunflower oil, and first of all, mass production was required, and the benefits were thought of later.

Flaxseed oil differs from other vegetable oils, first of all, in its composition . It contains many useful substances and vitamins - A, E, group B, K. Flaxseed oil contains a unique combination of fatty acids, saturated and unsaturated: alpha-linolenic acid Omega-3 (its content reaches 60%), linoleic Omega-6 (about 20%), oleic Omega-9 (about 10%).

Here are just some of the healing properties that flaxseed oil has:
- reduces blood cholesterol levels, helps normalize fat metabolism;
- reduces the likelihood of blood clots in the heart, lungs, brain, lowers blood pressure;
- helps treat asthma;
- protects the body from the occurrence and development of diabetes;
- protects against gastrointestinal diseases;
- has a beneficial effect on the nervous system;
- reduces the risk of developing breast and rectal cancer;
- alleviates the course of premenstrual syndrome and premenopause;
- helps the kidneys function in case of edema;
- reduces allergic reactions;
- improves vision;
- eliminates constipation;
- is a source of vitamins for vitamin deficiencies;
- increases potency, promotes the production of sex hormones;
- useful for the development of the child's body;
- softens, strengthens, rejuvenates the skin and relieves irritation;
- strengthens hair.

Cosmetic properties:
Flaxseed oil is used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries: it is used to make medicinal ointments, emulsions, creams, soap, etc. At home, you can make face masks with flaxseed oil, use it for skin and hair care.
As an external remedy, linseed oil can bring relief and promote healing in cases of cracked skin, residual lesions of psoriasis, dry skin rashes and, above all, painful shingles. Even in cases of warts and calluses, linseed oil applied to the affected areas of skin twice a day can have a beneficial effect.

Application:
To obtain the daily requirement of unsaturated fatty acids, it is recommended to directly consume 1-2 tablespoons of oil per day, or it can be added to ready-made dishes. However, in no case should the oil be subjected to heat treatment, so as not to destroy its properties.

In modern life, when all vegetables and fruits are bought in supermarkets or from market stalls, the use of flaxseed oil is simply necessary: these vegetables contain a lot of nitrates, and flaxseed oil contains a natural antioxidant that absorbs and removes nitrate derivatives from the body.

Contraindications:
Flaxseed oil is contraindicated in acute cholecystitis, severe diarrhea, inflammation of the cornea; in pancreatitis, gallstone disease, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, ulcerative colitis, oil should also not be used, but can be treated with flaxseed jelly.