Linseed / Flaxseed Oil Benefit :Lower cholesterol, protect against heart disease and control high blood pressure. Several studies indicate that linseed oil, as well as ground linseeds, can lower cholesterol, thereby significantly reducing the risk of heart disease. Taking linseed oil may also protect against angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure. In addition, a five-year study done recently at Boston's Simmons College found that linseed oil may be useful in preventing a second heart attack. It may also help prevent elevated blood pressure by inhibiting inflammatory reactions that cause artery-hardening plaque and poor circulation.Counter inflammation associated with gout, lupus and fibrocystic breastsControl constipation, haemorrhoids, diverticular disorders and gallstonesTreat acne, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn and rosaceaPromote healthy hair and nailsMinimise nerve damage that causes numbness and tingling as well as other disordersReduce cancer risk and guard against the effects of ageingTreat menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, female infertility and endometriosisFight prostate problems, male infertility and impotence