Botanical Name
Linum usitatissimum
 
Usual Origin(s)
Canada
 
Description
Flax seed is also known as linseed. This product is brown flax seed, which has a slight nutty flavor. Flax seeds are regarded as having high lignan and Omega-3 fatty acids. They are also sometimes used in vegan baking as a replacement for eggs, with 3 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds replacing one egg.
 
Folk Names
Linseed, Linaza, Sib Muma
 
Gender
Masculine
 
Planet
Mercury
 
Element
Fire
 
Deity
Hulda
 
Powers 
Money drawing, Protection, Beauty, Psychic Powers, and Healing
 
Ritual Uses
Flex was used in rituals to Hulda, the Teutonic Goddess who first taught mortals to cultivate flax, into spin it into linen thread and weave it into cloth.
 
Magical Uses
Flax seeds are used in money spells. A few can be placed in the pocket, wallet or purse, or a jar should be placed on the altar, and a few coins, plus some flax seed, added. This should be repeated each day to attract money. A bit of flax in the shoe wards of poverty.
 
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