Lini semen
Linseed
Linum usitatissimum L.
Published 2017
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SUMMARY:
The herbal monograph selects and summarizes scientific studies and textbooks regarding efficacy, dosage and safety to support the therapeutic uses of linseed. This herbal drug by definition consists of the dried ripe seeds of Linum usitatissimum L.
Studies with its main characteristic constituents mucilage polysaccharides, fixed oil and lignans are included.
The therapeutic indications are constipation, gastritis and enteritis; supportive treatment of dyslipidaemia and hypertension.
Administration of linseed addresses posology; its duration of use; contra-indications; special warnings; special precautions for use; interactions with other medicinal products; other forms of interaction; in pregnancy and lactation; its effects on ability to drive; undesirable effects; overdose.
In vitro experiments with linseed demonstrate antiproliferative effects.
In vivo experiments with linseed in animals demonstrate effects on blood lipid levels and antihypertensive activity.
Pharmacological studies in humans concern effects on blood glucose levels.
Controlled clinical studies with linseed demonstrated its therapeutic use as a supportive treatment of patients with dyslipidaemia and hypertension.
Pof orally administered lignans were assessed in humans.
Preclinical safety data were assessed in toxicity studies. Safety data were assessed in human studies.
The selection of literature cited in the monograph is aimed at bringing together relevant information about the possible physiological roles of linseed and its major constituents.
KEYWORDS:
- Linum usitatissimum L.
- Lini semen
- Linseed
- Constipation; Gastritis and enteritis; Dyslipidaemia; Hypertension