Ancient Infusions' Flaxseed oil is beneficial for both the diet and healing. Flaxseed oil is a healthy fat as long as it is not heated. It contains vitamins such as vitamins C, B2, and Vitamin A. It is full of fatty essential acids that help your circulation. It helps reduce inflammation and helps prevent heart disease and arthritis. The oil helps smooth skin and has laxative properties.  

Uses of Brown Flax Seed: Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, emollient, laxative, purgative, soothing anti-tussive. The seeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber which promote intestinal health and lignans, a form of phytoestrogens believed to help protect against colon, prostate, and breast cancers.

Flaxseed oil is best when not put under high heat. Refined Flaxseed has less fatty acids, and is not as full of vitamins.

How to mix carrier oil with essential oils

Whenever possible, purchase organic, cold-pressed carrier oils from a manufacturer you trust. Although most carrier oils don’t cause an allergic reaction, you should always do a patch test prior to using.

To perform a patch test:

1. Add a small amount of carrier oil to the inside of your wrist or just below your ear.
2. Cover the oil with a bandage.
3. Check back on the area after 24 hours.
4. If irritation occurs, rinse thoroughly, and avoid future use.

If you’re allergic to tree nuts, you shouldn’t use oils derived from tree nuts. This includes sweet almond oil, argan oil, and apricot kernel oil.

When diluting essential oils with a carrier oil, it’s important to follow these dilution guidelines.

For adults:

• 2.5 percent dilution: 15 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
• 3 percent dilution: 20 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
• 5 percent dilution: 30 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
• 10 percent dilution: 60 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil

For children:

• .5 to 1 percent dilution: 3 to 6 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil

Always store carrier oils in a cool, dark place, preferably in the refrigerator. You should also keep them in a dark glass bottle.