Flaxseed Oil for Optimal Health and Wellness
5. Wound Healing
Some people put petroleum jelly on minor cuts to not only protect the wound but reduce dryness, which can cause itching and increase the appearance of scars. A study tested flax oil concentrations of one, five, and 10 percent. Wounds treated with the one- or five-percent concentration showed faster closure than those that only used petroleum.
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