If you have a torn meniscus, you may: 1  Be unable to extend your leg comfortably and may feel better when your knee is bent (flexed). 2  Develop pain gradually along the meniscus and joint line when you put stress on your knees (usually during a repeated activity). 3  Have swelling, stiffness or tightness in your knee.
Flax (also known as common flax or linseed), with the binomial name Linum usitatissimum, is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae.It is a food and fiber crop that is grown in cooler regions of the world.The textiles made from flax are known in the West as linen, and traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes and table linen.t is a food and fiber crop that is grown in cooler regions of the world. The textiles made from flax are known in the West as linen, and traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes and table linen.
Flax is grown both for its fiber and seeds. Throughout history the flax plant has been used to make dyes, paints, paper, fabrics, fishing nets and soaps. The seeds produce an oil known as flaxseed oil or linseed oil.lax seeds are super rich in omega-3 oils, those essential fatty acids that are all-important for our health, including the health of our hair and skin. The flax seed plant is an erect flowering annual with slender stems reaching up to 48 inches (120 cm) in height.