Linum perenne

Linum perenne
Family:Linum perenne; Antirheumatic; Carminative; Emollient; Ophthalmic; Poultice; Stomachic.
Common name:Perennial flax
The plant is antirheumatic carminative and stomachic. The oil in the seed has soothing and lubricating properties and is used in medicines to soothe tonsillitis sore throats coughs colds constipation gravel and stones. When mixed with an equal quantity of lime water it is used to treat burns and scalds. A poultice of the fresh crushed leaves has been used to treat eye problems. A tincture of the entire plant is used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The fresh herb is boiled and taken internally for the treatment of rheumatic pains heartburn colds coughs and dropsy. A poultice of the plant is applied to bruises to reduce the swelling. The seeds are emollient. An eye medicine is made from them. An infusion of the roots is used as an eyewash.

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