Flax is a genus of herbaceous plants in the flax family. Flaxseeds are also used as a medicine. From flax seeds, oil is pressed, which is suitable for food. It is used for making drying oil and soap. Regular use of flax seeds has a beneficial effect on the work of the intestines, they are recommended for constipation. They contain polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids, without which the body cannot function properly. They normalize the work of the brain and the cardiovascular system. Flax seeds contain even more Omega-3 acids than fish oil. Flax seeds are recommended as a preventive measure against strokes and heart attacks. Brown flax has a denser shell, so the content of coarse fiber in it is slightly higher than in white seeds. It is recommended as a mild remedy for cleansing the intestines and those who want to lose weight. The composition of brown flax includes: Vitamins A, C, D, E, K, Group B; Squirrels; Fats; Carbohydrates; Fiber; Amino Acids; In large amounts of copper, manganese and magnesium, which are necessary for the body to build muscle tissue and strengthen bones. Brown flax has many useful properties: It strengthens the immune system; It has a positive effect on the psychoemotional state of a person; Prevents the development of atherosclerosis; Removes excess cholesterol from the body; Linseed decoctions are recommended for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. They gently wrap around the walls of the stomach and relieve pain. Warm decoctions are used for diseases of the throat, bronchitis and acute respiratory infections