Evening primrose has a long history of being a cure-all herb. The oil made from the plant’s seed is high in essential fatty acids gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), both of which are Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are known for improving cardiovascular health, increasing insulin sensitivity, treating multiple sclerosis and premenstrual disorders, and regulating moods. GLA forms part of the structural fats that comprise the brain, muscle, bone marrow, and cell membranes.
The plant’s name comes from the blossoms blooming in the evening and night and closing up during the day.
Here Are Four Unexpected Healing Facts About Evening Primrose:
- Evening primrose can help prevent bleeding and dissolve clots during healing.
- Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is native to North America. It is now found in many places worldwide, including Europe and Asia; China is now the world’s largest producer of evening primrose oil. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the plant is known for Moving Blood, Tonifying Yin and Liver, Reducing Pain, and Soothing Skin.
- All parts of the plant are edible. It’s very user-friendly.
- Evening primrose has been effective in reducing peripheral neuropathies and other symptoms associated with diabetes.
