Camellia oleifera vs Flaxseed Oil Herb

Chinese tea oil plant with medicinal seed oil used for cardiovascular health and topical skin conditions.

Ancient fiber and oil crop whose seeds contain the richest plant source of ALA omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and mucilage. Used in Ayurvedic, European, and Mediterranean medicine.

oleic acid, polyphenols, squalene, vitamin E

alpha-linolenic acid, secoisolariciresinol, mucilage, cyanogenic glycosides trace

Cardiovascular tonic, Skin care use, Anti-inflammatory herb

Laxative treatment, Cardiovascular tonic, Menopausal support, Traditional cloth and oil plant

Cardiovascular health, Topical skin care, Anti-inflammatory activity

Omega-3 source, Laxative, Lignan phytoestrogenic, Cardiovascular

1-2 tablespoons oil daily as food

1-2 tablespoons ground seeds or 15-30ml oil daily

Rare allergy

Anticoagulants, Estrogen-sensitive conditions (lignans), Diabetes medications

Rare reactions

GI bloating, Laxative effects, Possible hormonal effects