LINUM USITATISSIMUM
\lˈɪnəm jˈuːzɪtˌatɪsˌɪməm], \lˈɪnəm jˈuːzɪtˌatɪsˌɪməm], \l_ˈɪ_n_ə_m j_ˈuː_z_ɪ_t_ˌa_t_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_m_ə_m]\
Definitions of LINUM USITATISSIMUM
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L. arvense. Common flax, (F.) Lin. The seed, Linum, (Ph. U. S.), Semina lini usitatissimi, Linospermum, Linseed, Flaxseed, (F.) Grains de lin, are inodorous, and almost tasteless; yielding mucilage to warm water, and oil by expression. They are demulcent and emollient. Linseed, when ground into powder, forms a good emollient poultice. It is only necessary to stir the powder into boiling water. The oil Oleum lini. Flaxseed oil, (F.) Huile de Lin, is emollient and demulcent.
By Robley Dunglison
