Alsi, botanically known as Linum usitatissimum and globally recognized as Flaxseed or Linseed, is one of the oldest cultivated crops in human history. Native to the region extending from the eastern Mediterranean to India, these tiny, glossy, brown seeds are a cornerstone of Unani and Greco-Arabic medicine. Classified as having a "Hot and Moist" (Garm-o-Tar) temperament, Alsi is prized for its high mucilage content and its status as one of the richest plant-based sources of Omega-3 fatty acids (Alpha-linolenic acid) and Lignans.
