Evening Primrose

Evening Primrose Oil: An old Native American herb. The evening primrose grows like a weed. Not really a primrose, it is sometimes called "sun drop." The large yellow flower opens late in the day and last only one evening, then produces lots of small seeds. Presumably, these seeds were carried to Europe early in the history of colonization of North America because evening primrose now grows wild in many parts of the continent.

The oil of evening primrose has a high content of gammalinolenic acid (GLA), which is converted by your body into prostaglandins (fatty acids that act a lot like hormones) producing a wide range of effects on your body. It supplies many essential fatty acids the body needs to maintain optimal health. Essential fatty acids are as important to good health as vitamins and minerals. Studies show that evening primrose oil might help lower blood cholesterol, can reduce the discomfort associated with premenstrual syndrome, is used to treat eczema and is a traditional remedy for arthritis. more...

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