Description:
Evening primrose oil is the oil from the seed of the evening primrose plant. Evening primrose oil is used for skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne. It is also used for rheumatoid arthritis, weak bones (osteoporosis), Raynaud's syndrome, multiple sclerosis (MS), Sjogren's syndrome, cancer, high cholesterol, heart disease, a movement disorder in children called dyspraxia, leg pain due to blocked blood vessels (intermittent claudication), alcoholism, Alzheimer's disease, and schizophrenia.Evening primrose oil contains a high level of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid which is required by the body for growth and development, and must be obtained from the diet.
Functions:
Easing the joint pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis;
Preventing diabetes-associated nerve damage;
Reducing the symptoms of eczema;
Treating acne and rosacea;
Combating damage from multiple sclerosis;
Treating Alzheimer's-related memory deficiencies;
Curing impotence and female infertility;
Nourishing nails, scalp, and hair;
Preventing alcohol withdrawal symptoms;
Relieving the discomforts of PMS, menopause, menstruation, endometriosis and fibrocystic breasts;