Evening Primrose Oil is high in omega 6 essential fatty acids (EFAs) and a rich source of Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA). They can prove helpful for inflammatory conditions including menstrual cycle, eczema and rheumatoid arthritis.
Skin Conditions: - Evening Primrose oil has similar therapeutic effects as Borage (Starflower) but is less concentrated, it is useful for the treatment of eczema and dermatitis, for best results take soft gels over several months and apply oil directly to effected area. EPO is sometimes taken with Vitamin E.
Pre-Menstrual discomfort (PMS): - Most if not all women have at one time or another suffered from PMS, studies have shown that EPO can offer some relief to breast or menstrual pain, best taken with a Vitamin B Complex.
Inflammation: - EPO has help to reduce inflammation in chronic inflammatory disease, easing symptoms in joint and muscles such as rheumatoid arthritis. EPO can also reduce the discomfort of dry eyes and deficient skin secretion in Sjogren's syndrome.
