It is also used to make linseed oil for rubbing on the skin. Be sure to take flaxseed with 6 to 8 ounces of water to prevent constipation. In recommended dosages used to treat high cholesterol, flaxseed oil may have a laxative effect. Eating large amounts of the plant may be harmful. This is usually a problem in grazing animals, not people.
Some natural remedies have the same effects as prescription medicines.
This means there is a danger of being overmedicated. If you have any unusual effects while taking any natural remedy, get advice from a doctor right away. Natural remedies and prescription medicines may interact. Lack of standardization may result in products with different strengths and effects. Lack of quality control may allow contamination of products.