Beneficial Uses of Evening Primrose
✿ Medical Treatments ✿
Oenothera has way too many medicinal values. It is used to make herbal products, cosmetics, medicines, etc. The oil extracted from the seeds of this plant is rich in omega-6 fatty acids, i.e., essential fatty acids (EFA) like gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linolenic acid. People who have thyroid problems use GLA because of its beneficial reasons. GLA also helps prevent heart disease or stroke. This herb is used for various ailments such as:
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Migraines
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Asthma
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Inflammation
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Joint pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis
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Multiple sclerosis
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Premenstrual problems
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Diabetes
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Cholesterol due to high blood pressure
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Eczema
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Heart disease
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Alzheimer's-related memory deficiencies
✿ Beauty Treatments ✿
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Almost all youngsters, these days, face the most common skin ailment, i.e., acne. This happens due to blockage of pores on the skin, either because of excess oil or dust particles. Redness and other irritations that arise due to acne can be treated by Evening Primrose oil.
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A few minutes of this oil's massage on the nails can prevent them from being brittle and would give them a nourished shine.
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A weekly head massage using this oil will keep your scalp clean and would keep hair loss problem, dandruff and dryness at bay.