Evening Primrose Oil
Rich in omega-6 fatty acids, evening primrose oil offers some unique health benefits.
Evening primrose (scientific name Oenothera biennis) is a North American medicinal plant found in the Onagraceae plant family. The seeds—seed oil in particular—are the plant part used in medicine due to their rich levels of the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) molecule gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) as well as linoleic acid.
GLA is used to treat several skin conditions, including skin inflammation, itch, and atopic dermatitis. Other medicinal uses include the treatment of rheumatic disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and menopausal symptoms. Let’s look deeper at what scientists have found regarding the safety and efficacy of evening primrose oil.
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