Herbal Supplements - Evening Primrose

he 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!