See also Other Names : [[Flaxseed]]Oil<br>Linseed oil is one of the oldest cultivated plants of mankind. The first traces of human use of linseed date back to 7000 BC. Flaxseed is grown for the extraction of the seeds. This is sold separately, but it can also be used to make linseed oil. In Europe, it is mainly grown in Germany and furthermore in the US, Canada, Latin America and Asia. The Latin name for linseed is linum usitatissimum.See also : [[Flaxseed]]
==special Precautions of Linseed Oil==
Short retention time : If you want to use linseed oil as a natural medicine, you should always use organic oils. For all medicinal uses of plant products, only organic products are eligible. Flaxseed oil should come from cold pressing and should be stored in a cool, dark place. You should no longer use old, rancid linseed oil. Flaxseed oil begins to oxidize quickly. Flaxseed oil may have gone rancid as early as four weeks after opening.