Lini oleum virginale

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 20.11.2024

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Synonym(s)

Linseed oil; oleum lini; virgin linseed oil

Definition
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Oleum lini, the native linseed oil, a cold-pressed golden-yellow to greenish, fast-drying, fatty oil is easily soluble in ether, slightly soluble in ethanol.

Spectrum of action
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Content: high levels of unsaturated fatty acids (30-60% alpha-linolenic acid), omega-3 fatty acids and 10-15% linoleic acid, 10-25%, 10-35% oleic acid and other unsaturated acids.

Field of application/use
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Lini oleum can be used as a mild laxative. Linseed oil can also be used to fatten dermatological bases.

Interactions
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AWAs are negligible in external applications