Internal use: lowering cholesterol with a significant reduction in risk of heart disease, preventing heart attacks and cerebrovascular accidents. Several human studies also suggest that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids (including ALA) may decrease blood pressure. Reduces inflammation of joints, kidneys and skin are recommended for rheumatism, gout, cystitis, psoriasis. Useful in constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulosis. Lignans have demonstrated antitumor effect playing a role so important in preventing tumors of the breast, colon, prostate and skin.
External use: topical treatment of eczema, skin ulcers, burns.
