Linseed Oil
Synonyms
Flaxseed Oil
Linseed oil
Oil, Flaxseed
Oil, Linseed
The fixed oil obtained from the dried ripe seed of linseed, Linum usitatissimum (L. Linaceae). It is used as an emollient in liniments, pastes, and medicinal soaps, and in veterinary medicine as a laxative. It is also called flaxseed oil. (Dorland, 28th ed)