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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Linum catharticum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Synonyms
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
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Anthelmintic; Diuretic; Emetic; Homeopathy; Purgative.
Purging flax was often used in the past as a gentle laxative, and also for the treatment of muscular rheumatism, liver complaints, jaundice and catarrhal problems[4, 244], though it is seldom used in modern herbalism[244]. The whole herb is anthelmintic, diuretic, emetic and purgative[4, 9, 21, 46]. It is harvested in the summer as it comes into flower and can be dried for later use[4]. When used as a purgative it is generally taken with a carminative such as peppermint[4]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis, piles and amenorrhoea[9].
Other Uses
None known
Cultivation details
Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position[200].
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Propagation
Seed - sow early spring in situ.
Other Names
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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Botanical References
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