Flaxseed is the seed from the plant Linum usitatissimum and Oil from the seed is used to make medicine. Flaxseed is also know as Linseed.

Flaxseed includes omega 3, 6 and 9 and it is commonly used by to support the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and high cholesterol. It is also sometimes taken  for treating osteoarthritis, anxiety, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), vaginal infections, dry eyes, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

On occasions, some people use flaxseed oil as a laxative for constipation, for weight loss, and to prevent breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Flaxseed oil is also applied to the skin to sooth irritations or soften roughness.