The consumption of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum), or linseed which others call it, has become more common recently and has gained quite the traction of followers. You can easily find flaxseed recipes online for many different things varying from muffins to smoothies. Flaxseed is a mucilaginous and oily plant that comes from the Linaceae family. It is a great addition to the daily diet because it is high in omega-3 fatty acids. (Tilgner, 2009, p.80) Which in turn, can respect

I chose to research available studies that have been done on the aloe vera plant and how it has an effect on wound healing. Many people refer to the use of aloe vera (whether fresh or store bought products) in the case of skin burns and rashes. It is typically a common household item that can be found in the kitchen or in the medicine cabinet and even as a growing plant within the home or outside. The first study that I came across is titled Aloe Vera Gel and Cesarean Wound H