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Flax seed oil

Oils / Oils and their derivatives

Also known as: Flaxseed oilAlpha linolenic acidLinseed oilOmega 3 fatty acids
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Linum usitatissimum oil
Related Remedies: Flax seed

Description: Flax seed oil is extracted from flax seeds. Flax seed contains 40% of flax seed oil. Flax seed oil contains omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seed oil should be kept it in refrigerator; it is not good to cook with flax seed oil.

Oral Uses

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia RatingRatingRating

    Flax seed oil facilitates urinary flow; shrinks prostate; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Dry eye syndrome RatingRatingRating

    Flax seed oil improves vision; alleviates dry eye; used for prevention and treatment. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Heart attack RatingRatingRating

    Flax seed oil is a blood thinner; contains omega 3 fatty acids; alleviates arrhythmia and reduces platelet aggregation. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Hyperactivity RatingRatingRating

    Flax seed oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; nourishes nerves; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Stroke RatingRatingRating

    Flax seed oil is a blood thinner; contains omega 3 fatty acids; reduces blood clot formation and platelet aggregation; used for prevention and treatment. Take 10-30 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Stroke prevention RatingRatingRating

    Flax seed oil is a blood thinner; contains omega 3 fatty acids; reduces blood clot formation and platelet aggregation; used for prevention and treatment. Take 10-30 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Ventricular fibrillation prevention RatingRatingRating

    Flax seed oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; improves heart function. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antithrombotic RatingRatingRating

    Flax seed oil is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Flax seed oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Detoxifier RatingRating

    Flax seed oil is a detoxifier, removes toxins from the body. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRating

    Flax seed oil is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Vasodilator RatingRating

    Flax seed oil is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take 10-20 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-aging Rating

    Flax seed oil is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 10-20 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Immune enhancer Rating

    Flax seed oil is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 10-20 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Burns Rating

    Flax seed oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin; accelerates healing and tissue repair. Apply flax seed oil containing topical preparation or pure oil 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Emollient RatingRating

    Flax seed oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply flax seed oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 5-30 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Use it with caution if you are a high cancer risk person.

Available Forms

Flax seed oil is available in capsule and liquid form.

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