MODE OF EXTRACTION
Alsi oil is derived by the cold pressed method from the seeds of the Flax plant It is derived by the cold pressed method to prevent impurities from getting into the oil. The unprocessed Raw Linseed oil is known as Flaxseed Oil.
USES–
Alsi oil is a common carrier used in oil paint. It can also be used as a painting medium, making oil paints more fluid, transparent and glossy. When used as a wood finish, linseed oil dries slowly and shrinks little upon hardening.
Garden furniture treated with linseed oil may develop mildew.
The essential fatty acids in Alsi oil are largely responsible for its skin-healing powers.
Alsi oil can lower cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of heart disease.
Alsi oil reduces inflammation in the joints, skin and kidneys, also lowers cholesterol levels that may be elevated by the disease
Minimize nerve damage that causes numbness and tingling, as well as other disorders:
Reduce cancer risk and guard against the effects of ageing:
Treat menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, female infertility and endometriosis:
PROPERTIES-
Light yellow to dark oily liquid, insoluble in water and less dense than water hence floats on water.
COMPONENTS:
Linseed oil consist of alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, stearic acid, palmitoleic acid.
