Flax Seed a Grain? It's the seed of a FRUIT

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> Flaxseed, also known as Linseed (the oil used to lubricate Cricket bats to

> prevent the wood from splitting) is produced from a HERB/plant known as

> Linum usitatissimum. Linen is the most important product made from the

> fiber of the flax plant.

>

> The actual FLAXSEEDS are obtained from one of the the 5-celled capsuled

> FRUITS of the plant. There are about 10 seeds per capsule in the FRUIT of

> the plant.

>

> It is known as Uma in Sanskrit.

 

Thanks for your kind explanation Prabhuji.

 

Das, MD