WHAT IS EVENING PRIMROSE OIL?
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is extracted from the seeds of
the Onagraceae family of plants which are native to North
and South America. In most species the flowers are yellow
and open in the evening hence the name "Evening Primrose Oil".
Its health benefits have been known for centuries. The roots have
a peppery flavour and can be eaten like a vegetable. The shoots
can be eaten as a salad. The whole plant has been used to treat
various medical conditions. It is believed to provide a wide range
of healing powers. The mature seeds contain approximately
7-10% gamma-linolenic acid, a rare essential fatty acid.
Evening primrose oil also supplies another fatty acid, known as
-linolenic acid (GLA), which is an Omega 6 essential fatty acid.
These polyunsaturated fats are good fats, unlike the saturated
fats that contribute to heart disease.
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL HEALTH BENEFITS
The body does not produce essential fatty acids, making it important
to acquire these nutrients through diet and skin care.
Evening Primrose Oil is believed to be beneficial in the treatment of a
wide range of conditions. Some of the conditions which may benefit
from the use of Evening Primrose Oil include:
- Eczema
- Breast cancer cysts
- Breast pain (mastalgia)
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/post-viral infection symptoms
- Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Obesity/weight loss
- Pre-eclampsia/high blood pressure of pregnancy
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Scale-like dry skin (ichthyosis vulgaris)
- Skin irritation (atopic dermatitis in children and adults)
The claims are based mainly on traditional use over a long period of time.
This is what I would like to share with all of you readers..
Hope you find it good.
I've been eating this for quiet a long time.
Although its been on and off..
This year ever since January..
Its has been a daily intake for me..
I hope Its beneficial to you..
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