Herbal Supplements
- Evening Primrose
The Benefits Of Evening Primrose Oil In Treating
Acne
The Native Americans were the first to discover the medicinal
use of Evening Primrose. And then, the Europeans eventually
brought the plant to their home countries and cultivated it
there, where it became a type of food. The whole plant which
includes the roots, to the leaves and to the flowers are edible.
The oil of the Evening Primrose flower can be extracted from
the seeds, where it is most used as a supplement. Evening
Primrose oil has been known for ceasing the discomfort of
PMS or symptoms of menopause. Although there is no strong
evidence for this, the anecdotal evidence is strong.
GLA, which is a type of fatty acid contained in the oil,
contains a lot of beneficial properties. With the essential
fatty acid, it is useful for the prevention of heart disease,
eczema, hardening of the arteries, and multiple sclerosis.
Since it has a positive effect on sex hormones (estrogen and
testosterone), this may be the reasons why women have traditionally
used it for PMS. This type of essential fatty acid also has
anti-inflammatory properties and in fact, a mask made from
the ground stems of the plant can help to soothe irritated
skin.
There are several other benefits of Evening Primrose oil,
such as treating acne and rosacea, preventing diabetes-related
nerve damage, help easing joint pain in arthritis patients,
protect signs of aging, as well as the symptoms of alcohol
withdrawal.
The Evening Primrose oil supplements come in capsule, softgel,
or oil form and dosage and drug interactions can be advised
by a healthcare professional. It may take up to six months
to see signs that Evening Primrose oil is working, so be patient!
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