Evening Primrose oil is known to contain a large amount of polysaturated omega-6 fatty acids and essential fatty acids (EFAs) which are needed by the body to regulate a number of activities including insulin utilization, heart function, and mood. Since the body does not produce essential fatty acids, they must be ingested through proper diet or supplementation. In addition to omega-6 fatty acids, Evening Primrose oil contains linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Linoleic acid may affect how the body utilizes insulin, maintains weight, and fights cancer and heart disease. GLA may help to inhibit the body's production of chemicals that cause inflammation. Because of this, Evening Primrose oil has been used in connection with inflammatory conditions including both rheumatoid arthritis and asthma.
Evening Primrose has also been known to help with atopic eczema, acne, psoriasis and other skin conditions. When used as a topical application on the skin, Evening Primrose has moisturizing and softening effects.
Evening Primrose may be considered as an important botanical in combatting the general effects of aging. The body loses its ability to convert dietary fats into GLA with age, thus Evening Primrose oil may be helpful in age-related conditions resulting from GLA deficiency.
We make no medical claims in any of our products, although we use Evening Primrose in some of our
Handmade Soaps and in our Bath Products such as
Evening Rayne Shea ButterThis is but one of the many luxury oils that we use in our products and we look forward to informing all of our wonderful readers about the rest of the oils that we use!
Caution: Evening Primrose oil may worsen symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy. It should also be avoided by schizophrenics who are prescribed phenothiazine epileptogenic drugs.
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