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Flax Seed FAQ

What Exactly Is Flax Seed Oil?

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A source of fiber for linen fabric since ancient times, the slender flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) also boasts a long history as a healing herb. First cultivated in Europe, the plant's brown seeds were regularly used to prepare balms for inflamed skin and healing slurries for constipation. Today, flax seeds--also called linseeds--are best known for the therapeutic oil that is derived by pressing them. Rich in essential fatty acids, or EFAs, flax seed oil has earned a solid reputation for treating a range of ailments, from heart disease to lupus.

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