Linseed (flax) accelerates transit, lubricates stools and increases their size. It is an effective laxative, but gentle because a feature is that it also treats abdominal pains and colitis. Finally, the oil contained in the seed (46%) is the one which contains the highest level of omega 3 essential fatty acids or EFAs, that are essential to life. Linseed oil helps to nourish the brain, fluidifies the membranes improving all the cell exchanges and nervous equilibrium, and reduces cholesterol levels. Also, because of omega 6 EFAs, it improves skin quality.