8 Health Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil .......

Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. It has many medicinal properties, both internally and externally. Here are 8 health benefits of evening primrose oil:


GLA Deficiency
Evening primrose oil is high in the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid, or GLA. GLA and other essential fatty acids are crucial to the overall function of the body. Alcoholics and people with diabetes are often deficient in GLA deficiency, which can contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease as well as a variety of other conditions.


Menstrual Pain
Evening primrose oil is often used to relieve discomfort associated with PMS and menstrual symptoms. While some studies support this claim, other studies have been inconclusive. However, there is no denying that many women around the world have found relief from their symptoms using evening primrose oil.


Heart Health
Studies show that daily use of evening primrose oil may help lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and protect from coronary artery disease and thereby reduce the risk of heart disease and heart attacks.


Skin Health
Evening primrose oil is considered an effective treatment for eczema and a variety of other skin conditions due in part to its supply of GLA and other fatty acids that are essential to proper skin health.


Anti-Inflammatory & Pain Reliever
Evening primrose oil has anti-inflammatory properties and may help ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and chest pain.


Diabetes
Diabetics sometimes have trouble producing GLA and evening primrose oil may be an effective supplement. Studies have found that evening primrose oil may also help protect from diabetic neuropathy, a nerve disorder often affecting people with diabetes that causes tingling, pain, numbness, and other symptoms in the legs and feet.


A.D.H.D.
One study found that two thirds of children suffering from attention deficit hyperactive disorder showed improvement after taking evening primrose oil.


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Some preliminary studies have shown that taking evening primrose oil in combination with fish oil may be an effective treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. However, more research is needed to prove this connection.