Promotes healthy skin. Aids with acne and psoriasis. May help in lowering cholesterol. May guard against memory loss.   Background Flaxseed is one of the oldest crops, having been cultivated since the beginning of civilization. The Latin name of the flaxseed is Linum usitatissimum, which means “very useful”.  Health Benefits Flaxseed is one of the richest plant sources of the fatty acid; alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA has greater bioavailability in the flaxseed oil than in milled flaxseed. In addition to its nutritional value, flaxseed oil may have health benefits due to three main reasons: Due to its high content of alpha-linolenic acid....