Flax Seed Oil comes from a blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies (as well as many other countries) for its oil rich seeds. This natural oil (also known as linseed oil) is highly recommended for general well being and whole body nutrition and is considered to be nature's richest source of omega-3 fatty acids that are required for the health of almost all body systems. Because of these health benefits, some nutritionists, researchers and scientists believe that it could be the most important health-promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin. Nearly every system in the body can benefit from flax seed oil's natural health benefits, including the cardiovascular system, immune system, circulatory system, reproductive system, nervous system, as well as joints.

Flax seed may be a popular topic at the gym or in other health circles today, but it's been around for more than 4,000 years and known as a major health benefit in Asia, Europe, and Africa, and more recently in North American and Australia. As flax seed gained popularity for its industrial uses, however, its popularity as a food product waned, of course never losing its nutrients or health benefits. Today flax seed is experiencing a revival among nutritionists who expound on its many health benefits.

In recent times, classic herbal medicine texts state that flax seed oil has been used to relieve gastro-intestinal pains and infections, colic and hemorrhoids. Applied topically, flax seed oil was mixed with calcium oxide to use on burns, and blended with honey to remove facial spots.

Flax seeds are slightly larger than sesame seeds and have a hard shell that is smooth and shiny. Their color ranges from deep amber to reddish brown depending upon whether the flax is of the golden or brown variety.

Their flavor is warm and earthy with a subtly nutty edge. While unground flax seeds feature a soft crunch, they are usually not consumed whole but rather ground since this allows for the enhancement of their nutrient absorption. Ground flax seeds can have a relatively mealy texture with a potential hint of crunch depending upon how fine they are ground.