What is evening primrose oil, and how is it obtained?
Evening primrose oil use
Evening primrose oil is mainly used for oral use and can be found on the market in standard liquid form, in capsules, as well as in various creams, ointments, and balms. In liquid form, evening primrose oil is consumed three times a day after meals, one teaspoon, and in capsules three times a day after meals, one capsule. Yellow evening primrose oil is consumed in cycles (1 cycle lasts 21 days) and after each of the cycles it is recommended to take a break of at least 2 weeks.
When it comes to skin diseases, it is best to use it both orally and topically by applying it directly to the skin.
Once you open a bottle of evening primrose oil, you should consume it as soon as possible because evening primrose oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and is therefore prone to rapid spoilage. Be sure to store it in a cool, dark place.
Side effects are very rare, and when they appear, they are in the form of nausea, rash, or diarrhea.
Evening primrose oil for face and acne
Acne is mainly a consequence of hormonal imbalance and is present in both adolescents and adults. However, acne is more common in women because hormonal imbalances are far more common in women than in men, especially when it comes to the menstrual cycle and menopause.
How does evening primrose oil help fight acne and pimples?
Omega-6 fatty acids contained in evening primrose oil help to restore the hormonal balance in the body, and thus reduce and remove pimples and acne from the face. These fatty acids also stimulate skin regeneration, and also hydrate it and reduce moisture loss. In addition to this, evening primrose oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps remove scars and redness caused by acne and pimples.
In addition to being used for oral use, evening primrose oil can be applied directly to the skin (and it is best in the evening before going to bed because of the fat it leaves on the face). It is enough to do it two to three times a week.
You can also make a face mask from yellow evening primrose oil. How?
Mash half a banana and add a teaspoon of honey, ¼ teaspoons of ground coffee and a teaspoon of evening primrose oil. Apply on the skin and leave on for about half an hour. Apply this facial treatment once a week.
Evening primrose oil for health and immunity
Why is evening primrose oil ideal for your health and your immune system?
Evening primrose oil is a very rich natural source of gamma-linolenic acid, which creates anti-inflammatory agents in the body. Gamma-linolenic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid that the body often does not produce enough on its own, so it is necessary to compensate with diet. In order for your immune system to be strong enough, you need to get enough omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids into your body.
Evening primrose oil is used in various conditions such as:
Diabetes,
cardiovascular diseases,
elevated levels of bad cholesterol in the blood,
alcoholism,
viral infections, premenstrual syndrome (PMS),
and even malignant diseases,
because then there is a disorder of the enzyme system, and Evening primrose oil supplies the body with gamma-linolenic acid and thus restores the balance of the enzyme system in the body. This prevents various inflammatory processes in the body, as well as the appearance of eczema on the skin. Note: In order for the results to be visible, you must use evening primrose oil for at least two months.
That is why evening primrose oil is used in autoimmune diseases (disorders that occur as a result of loss of the body's immune tolerance to its own antigens), arthritis, eczema, circulatory disorders, and is even used in malignant diseases.
Evening primrose oil and hormones
Hundreds of years ago, women around the world used evening primrose oil. Thanks to its ability to achieve hormonal balance in the body, as a natural and very effective remedy for combating the symptoms caused by the menstrual cycle and menopause.
How does evening primrose oil affect hormones?
Since evening primrose oil is a very rich source of omega-6 fatty acids (gamma-linolenic acid), which are crucial for achieving hormonal balance in the body, its consumption is recommended for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause. By consuming evening primrose oil, you will eliminate the symptoms of PMS, such as breast pain, bloating, water retention, acne, irritability, and sudden mood swings.
Some research has shown that evening primrose oil also alleviates the symptoms of menopause. These studies were conducted in 2013. Women who consumed this oil for 6 weeks felt considerable relief.
Medicinal properties of evening primrose oil
It cures various skin diseases. Evening primrose oil is not only good for treating acne. It is also used in other skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
Prevents hair loss. Hormones play a very important role when it comes to hair loss, so evening primrose oil can be an ideal preventive treatment for hair loss.
It helps in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects the joints of the hands and feet. This joint disease is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental and hormonal factors.
It helps in the treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is more prevalent in women than in men. The main cause of osteoporosis is low levels of sex hormones, i.e., estrogen in women and testosterone in men.
Precautions
Although the use of evening primrose oil is safe to use in the recommended doses, you should still take precautions. Although very rare, side effects include nausea, abdominal pain and headache. If these symptoms occur, it means that you need to reduce the dose of evening primrose oil.
Evening primrose oil should not be used if:
You suffer from epilepsy
You have a blood flow problem
You are taking any therapy
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, be sure to consult a doctor before consuming evening primrose oil.
You can get evening primrose oil at any health food store.
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