Used for dream/herbal pillows, making poultices for shingles and psoriasis, boils and other inflammations (whole seed) to face masks, exfoliates and body rubs (seed powder). Use the whole seeds to make a setting otion for hair. The whole seeds are also excellent as an aid to helping combat constipation.
A poultice of flax powder can be applied to boils, abscesses and ulcers.