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Linseed Oil

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)

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): D10.212.507.550, D10.627.700.615, D20.215.784.750.615

MeSH Unique ID: D008043

Registry Number: 8001-26-1

Entry Terms:

  • Oil, Linseed
  • Flaxseed Oil
  • Oil, Flaxseed

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