The medicinal components of evening primrose are found in the seed-extracted oil, which contains essential fatty acids including gamma linoleic acid (GLA). GLA is often deficient in the Western diet and is needed to encourage the production of prostraglandins. Low levels of essential fatty acids may increase the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), diabetes, etc. Evening primrose oil has been used to treat PMS and menopausal discomfort such as breast tenderness, asthma, and has been shown to reduce high blood cholesterol levels. Research conducted in Great Britain has indicated that evening primrose oil can also be medicinally useful in the treatment of nerve disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. The essential oil does appear to be of some benefit in cases of alcohol poisoning and in alleviating hangovers, and to ease symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. The oil can also help relieve dry eyes, brittle nails, and acne when combined with zinc. When taken as a supplement, evening primrose has helped to promote weight loss. Traditionally, Native Americans valued evening primrose as a treatment for bruises and cuts. The Flambeau Ojibwe tribe soaked the whole plant in warm water to make a poultice for healing bruises and to overcome skin problems. The mucilaginous juice in the stem and leaf can be applied externally to soothe skin irritations, or may be eaten to relieve digestive discomfort and for its stimulating effect on the liver and spleen. The astringent properties of the plant are helpful to soothe inflamed tissue. The plant has sedative properties and has been used to decrease hyperactivity in children.
Usage:
Evening Primrose Oil has been shown to be helpful with PMS, Eczema, (especially when all dairy products are removed from the patient’s diet), hypertension, and lipidemia, depression, schizophrenis, ADD/ADHS, rheumatoid artritis and oter inflammatory problems. RECOMMENDATION: It is generally used at six (6) - nine (9) capsules per day which provides 240 - 360 mg of GLA each day as a dietary supplement or as recommended by a health care professional.
Evening Primrose Oil has been shown to be helpful with PMS, Eczema, (especially when all dairy products are removed from the patient’s diet), hypertension, and lipidemia, depression, schizophrenis, ADD/ADHS, rheumatoid artritis and oter inflammatory problems. RECOMMENDATION: It is generally used at six (6) - nine (9) capsules per day which provides 240 - 360 mg of GLA each day as a dietary supplement or as recommended by a health care professional.
One (1) cap:
| Calories from fat | 5 |
| Total Fat | 0.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.05g |
| Polysaturated Fat | 0.4g |
| Monosaturated Fat | 0.04g |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid(from Evening Primrose Oil) | 40 mg |
