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Psoriasis sufferers may benefit from the use of flaxseed, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, as a supplement. Psoriasis, an autoimmune skin disease marked by red and inflamed skin covered with scaly patches, is difficult to treat. Currently, no cure for the skin condition exists. Many people who have the disease find some relief from using alternative home remedies.
Flaxseed comes from the flax plant, which is an annual herb. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the flax plant probably originated in Egypt, and Egyptians used the seeds of the plant as medicine.
Flaxseed is made up of four basic components – fiber, oil, protein, and lignans. It is high in soluble fiber and a gummy substance called mucilage. It is also rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid, and lignans, which are antioxidants.