Sangari. R*, J. Amutha Iswarya Devi and N. Venkateshan
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Anand Nagar, Krishnan koil-626126, Srivilliputtur (Via) Tamil Nadu , India.
A B S T R A C T
Flax seeds are very important annual herb having numerous pharmacological value. Flax seed is also known as common flax (or) Linseed, Species: Linum usitatissimum and its native are believed to be Egypt also is cultivated in Asia, Europe, South America and it is widely used for its medicinal values. Flax seed having various pharmacological actions such as Anti – cancer, Cardio protective, Anti-Pyretic, Anti – inflammatory, Anti–Diarrheal, Anti–ulcer, Anti –Diabetic, Anti–Cancerogenic & Analgesic Activity.
Keywords: Flax seed, Pharmacological actions, Linum usitatissimum.