Fanshi Flaxseed Oil

Fanshi Flaxseed Oil

　　Fanshi Flaxseed Oil

　　Flaxseed oil, also known as linseed oil, is an ancient edible oil extracted from the seeds of the flax plant in the Linaceae family. Flax thrives in cold climates and is well-suited to grow in the high-altitude, arid regions of northwestern and northern China. The character “胡” (Hu) historically referred to ethnic minorities and regions in northwestern China, indicating that flax has been cultivated in cold areas since ancient times. Flaxseed oil, commonly referred to today as linseed oil, has a long history of consumption in China. It is known by various local names, such as Wang Oil, Lu Oil, and Hemp Oil.

　　Shanxi

　　Fanshi County Agricultural Technology Extension Center

　　Protected area: 192 villages across six towns in Fanshi County — Shahe, Dongshan, Jinshanpu, Baijiazhuang, Daying, and Hengjian. The region spans from Mapaoquan Village in Hengjian in the east, to Yinziping Village in Shahe in the west, to Dibugou in Shahe in the north, and to Taipinggou Village in Dongshan Township in the south. Geographic coordinates are 113.41°–113.96° E, 39.08°–39.43° N. Cultivation area covers 980 hectares, with an annual output of 1,200 tons.