Flax seeds / Egyptian Flax seeds / Flaxseeds / Linseed / Lin seed / Linseed seeds / Flax Flaxseed / Brown Flax
Family: Linaceae
Botanical names: Linum usitatissimum
Hs Code: 1204000090
Color: Brown
Form: seeds
Origin: Egypt
Packing: 25 kg bags
What is flax history?
Ancient Egyptians cultivated flax on a large scale as it appeared on the walls of temples.
Linen was the special clothes of the Egyptian priests as it was the symbol of purity.
The Egyptian linen was traded by Phoenicians throughout the Mediterranean and used for the sails by the Romans.
What are the uses of Flax?
- Flax oil is the most commonly used part of the plant flax. It is used as a nutritional supplement and as a main ingredient in finishing wood products.
- We can use flax as an ornamental plant in gardens.
