All information about flixweed
flixweed plant: is a plant of the family Cruciferae with the scientific name of Descurainia Sophia (L.) Webb & Berth.
Flixweed names
- Scientific: Descurainia Sophia (L.) Webb & Berth
- English: Flixweed, Hedge Mustard, Tansy Mustard, London Rocket
- French: Sisymbre, Herb De St Sophis
- Traditional medicine: Khobbeh, Bazr Al-Khomkhom, Shaftareh, Toodari
- Persian: Khakshir, Khakshi, Shalembi
- Arabic:
Flixweed characteristics
It is an herbaceous annual or biennial plant up to 100 cm in height with star-shaped hairs below the plant and nearly or completely glabrous above the plant, basal leaves 2 to 3 times pinnately compound, 15-35cm long linear silique or round silicle fruits, and yellow flowers.
Chemical compounds of flixweed
This plant contains a number of fatty acids such as erucic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid.
This plant also contains essential oils that consist of the following compounds: allyl disulfide, propenyl-isothiocyanate, benzyl, and allyl
Pharmaceutical part
Seeds, flowers and leaves
Geographical distribution
Global distribution
This plant grows in Iran, India, Asia, Europe and North Africa.
Distribution in Iran
It grows in Mazandaran, Golestan, Gorgan, Tehran, Semnan, Karaj, Azerbaijan, Chaharmahal Bakhtiari, Kurdistan, Kohgiluyeh Boyer Ahmad, Fars, Bushehr, Hormozgan, Khorasan, and Sistan and Baluchestan.
Medicinal-therapeutic properties of flixweed
- Sedative
- Laxative
- Antipyretic
- Diuretic
- Worm killer
- Excretion of kidney stone
- Anti-scurvy
- Treatment of hives and skin inflammation
- Treatment of facial pimples
- Treatment of measles and scarlet fever
- Treatment of asthma and sciatica
How to use flixweed
Put some flixweed seeds in 300 ml of lukewarm water and drink.
Note: Please consult your physician before using flixweed for the disease treatment.
Maleki Commercial Company: largest exporter of flixweed
Maleki Commercial Company is the largest direct exporter of flixweed in Iran and Asia. Maleki Commercial Company exports the best quality of this plant according to the customer needs in the form of EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAT, DAP, FOB, FAC, CFR, CIF.
You can contact our consultants for bulk purchasing.
flixweed supplier in Iran
Maleki Commercial Company exports the best quality of flixweed according to the customer needs in the form of EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAT, DAP, FOB, FAC, CFR, CIF.
Global export of flixweed
Maleki Commercial Company is the global exporter of flixweed with the highest active ingredients and the best quality and price among all companies exporting this plant. This holding company has achieved great success in exporting this plant species to various countries without intermediaries.
If you need this high-quality export species, you can confidently get the best quality from Maleki Commercial Company with safe and standard packaging.
flixweed price in Iran
Maleki Commercial Company exports the best quality of flixweed under the Elisso Sky brand to Europe, Asia, and the United States, and has gained many customers’ satisfaction.
