Flax Seeds 100g Brown linseed Flax is one of the easily cultivated crops that flourishes well both in tropical as well as subtropical climates, with its higher production as a field crop noted in some fertile river valleys. It is an erect annual plant growing about 1 to 1.5 meters tall and bears light-blue colored attractive flowers. Health benefits: They reduce the inflammation that causes chronic illnesses by helping block the release of certain pro-inflammatory agents. They has been shown to decrease inflammatory reactions in humans. And studies in animals have found that lignans can decrease levels of several pro-inflammatory agents.Reducing inflammation associated with plaque buildup in the arteries may be another way flaxseed helps prevent heart attack and strokes. Origin: Canada Storage instructions Keep in a cool and dry place out of direct sunlight.