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You likely mean flax seed, also known as linseed. Flexi seems to be a popular misspelling. Flax is a plant that is grown for food and for fiber, and the fibers can be spun to make linen. The seeds have traditionally been used to treat disorders involving the respiratory tract, eyes, fever, infections, cold, flu, rheumatism and gout. Some clinical studies, such as those at Duke University, show it might be of interest in fighting cancer. However, the findings are inconclusive. Its high fiber content suggests it could be of use as a laxative, but one must make sure to take in adequate fluids or it could create an intestinal blockage.

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