Flax seed Oil has been used to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. Flax seed Oil promotes healthy hair growth, and nourishes dry or brittle nails. Flax seed Oil treats conditions of numbness and tingling and may protect against nerve damage associated with diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Flax seed Oil helps stabilize a woman's estrogen-progesterone ratio, relieves hot flashes and menstrual cramps and improves uterine function. Flaxseed Oil prevents swelling and inflammation of the prostate and helps with impotence by improving blood flow to the penis.