Considering the total phenolic content, reducing power, and DPPH radical scavenging activity as indices of antioxidant activity of the extract, our findings demonstrate its potential as a source of natural antioxidants, indicating that C. linum is a promising agent in scavenging
free radicals and treating diseases that are related to free radical reactions. This work provides insight into the molecular basis of the therapeutic properties of C. linum in traditional medicine. The antibacterial study revealed that the methanolic extract of C. linum contains certain constituents with significant antibacterial properties. Detailed studies on the isolation and characterization of the plant extract as well as in vivo assays will be necessary to discover new biological antioxidants and antibiotics.