Evening Primrose Oil

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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

Description

Evening primrose oil is obtained from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. It is available in liquid form, softgel or in the form of capsules. It is commonly used for medicinal purposes.

Health benefits

Evening primrose oil may help clear up acne.⁽¹⁾
It can also be helpful to treat skin condition called eczema.⁽¹⁾
It is effective to treat PMS symptoms such as bloating, depression and irritability.⁽¹⁾
It can be helpful to reduce breast pain during periods.⁽¹⁾
This oil is also beneficial to lower blood pressure levels.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for evening primrose oil which is organic and cold pressed. Also, check the manufacturing date and the expiry date.

Note

Evening primrose oil can cause mild adverse effects such as upset stomach, headaches, soft stools and stomach pain. To some people, it can cause allergic reaction such as rashes, difficulty in breathing, wheezing and inflammation of hands and feet.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/health/evening-primrose-oil#high-blood-pressure

(2) https://www.healthline.com/health/evening-primrose-oil#takeaway

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