Facts on Evening Primrose

Evening primrose oil is generally taken by form of capsule and the oil is extracted from the seeds of the primrose plant. Though evening primrose has not been evaluated by the FDA, it has shown promise in helping many conditions that are affected by metabolic products of essential fatty acids.

Instructions

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  Evening primrose is native to North America but also grows in Europe and some parts of the Southern Hemisphere.

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  Evening primrose has yellow flowers that bloom in the evening, which is where the name comes from.

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  Evening primrose oil contains an essential omega-6 fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid, also known as GLA.

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  Evening primrose's Latin name is Oenothera biennis. It is also sometimes referred to as oil of evening primrose, scabish, king's cureall, night willow herb, sun drop and fever plant.

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  Evening primrose oil is approved in several countries for use with skin disorders. It has been used since the 1930s for eczema.