The Benefits of the Oil of Evening Primrose
Many gardeners consider the evening primrose to be a weed. But it actually has beautiful blossoms. The plant blooms in summer. Each flower lasts only a day. The flower blooms at sunset only to wither at the sunrise. That is why it is named evening primrose.
The seeds of the evening primrose are crushed to produce oil. This oil has several applications and a wide range of benefits.
Benefits of the Oil of Evening Primrose
- Many herbalists say that the oil of evening primrose may be
beneficial for individuals with heart disease. The oil is said to
improve heart function and strengthen the walls of the heart.
- Evening primrose oil is believed to prevent some types of cancer, including breast cancer.
- Applying the oil of evening primrose can help improve skin
condition and treat different skin ailments including chronic
dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.
- It can also be used for symptomatic treatment of menopause and pre-menstrual syndrome.
- The oil of evening primrose also has anti-inflammatory
properties that help relieve the pain caused by conditions like
arthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia and gout.
- Evening primrose oil also has emollient properties and is used to soften and moisturize or hydrate the skin.
- The oil of evening primrose has high levels of omega-6 fatty
acids or polyunsaturated fats that contain gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) and
linoleic acid. GLA and linoleic acid are important for overall
wellbeing. Avoid excessive consumption as too much intake of the oil of
evening primrose has been linked to obesity, depression and asthma.
- The linoleic acid in evening primrose oil can also help regulate weight, burn fat and assist the body to use insulin effectively. This is why some diabetics can greatly benefit from evening primrose oil.
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