what is alsi in english

Alsi is the Hindi name for flaxseed, which is scientifically termed Linum usitatissimum and belongs to the family Linaceae. Flaxseeds are known by several vernacular names such as Alsi in Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tishi in Bengali, Agasi in Kannada, Aviselu in Telugu, Ali vidai in Tamil and Cheruchana vithu in Malayalam. Flaxseeds are a good source of plant-based proteins and omega 3 fatty acids that work as a healthy addition to the weight watcher’s diet. They are used both externally in the form of oil and internally as formulations or in combination with other seeds to optimize overall health status. Flaxseeds are chiefly used to extract vegetable oil-linseed oil, while yellow ones are used in paints, fiber, and cattle feed.