Flax

The genus Linum

Alister D. Muir, Neil D. Westcott

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CRC Press
10 October 2019

Agriculture & related industries; Pharmacology; Botany & plant sciences

Linum usitatissimum is a widely distributed plant that has a long history of traditional use as both an industrial oil and fiber crop. It is known as linseed in the United Kingdom, or flax in North America. For the last 15 years, there has been a steadily growing interest in the medicinal and nutraceutical value of flax, including experimental evidence for its use in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular and kidney diseases. This volume is a comprehensive review of the genus covering all aspects of the taxonomy, chemistry, cultivation, pharmacology and commercial uses of flax. It describes the disease prevention potential of these plants. With material written by leading experts, Flax: The Genus Linum will be an invaluable reference for those interested in nutraceuticals, medicinal plants, pharmacy and agronomy.

Edited by: Alister D. Muir, Neil D. Westcott
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 589g
ISBN: 9780367395193
ISBN 10: 0367395193
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 10 October 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction - History of the Cultivation and Uses of Flaxseed. Cultivated Flax and the Genus Linum L.: Taxonomy and Germplasm Conservation. Chemical Studies on the Constituents of Linum spp. Cultivation of Flax. Principle Diseases of Flax. Principle Insect Pests of Flax. The Contribution of á-Linolenic Acid in Flaxseed to Human Health. The Role of Flaxseed Lignans in Hormone-dependent and Independent Cancer. Flaxseed in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases. Flaxseed and Flaxseed Lignans: Effects on the Progression and Severity of Renal Failure. Mammalian Metabolism of Flax Lignans. Flaxseed Constituents and Human Health. Traditional Food and Medicinal Uses of Flaxseed. Use of Flaxseed in Animal Diets to Create Consumer Products with Modified Fatty Acid Profiles. Current Market Trends and Economic Importance of Oilseed Flax. Current Regulatory Status of Flaxseed and Commercial Products Canada.

Alister D. Muir, Neil D. Westcott