Evening Primrose the oil derived from a North American
wildflower called Evening Primrose, a small yellow
wildflower has been used medicinally for hundreds of years. The
oil, pressed from the seed, the oil is rich in Vitamin E just like
olives and nuts are. In addition, evening primrose oil also has
gamma linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid. People that have
difficulty creating in this fatty acid in their own bodies can benefit
from its use. These polyunsaturated fats are good fats, unlike the
saturated fats that contribute to heart disease.
Uses
Evening Primrose oil has been used for reducing
the risk of heart disease by dropping cholesterol and by decreasing
the risk of blood mass (decreased platelet aggregation). Also it
has been used for controlling indication of premenstrual syndrome,
to decrease breast pain, to reduce symptoms of cystic breast disease
as well as for skin conditions (eczema). Some herbal supplement
products have been found to hold possibly harmful infections. Check
with your pharmacist for more details regarding the specific brand
you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness.
Ask your doctor for more details.
Evening Primrose Oil or EPO also has effects on
premenstrual syndrome symptoms and cervical mucus. If you suffer
from premenstrual syndrome, it could be because you are lacking
in the fatty acid, gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Evening Primrose
Oil or EPO can help your body to improve the premenstrual syndrome
symptoms by substituting the gamma linolenic acid (GLA). If your
cervical fluid is thick, brown or dry, it can prevent fertilization.
Some women are very dry, and have problems in producing an adequate
amount of fertile quality cervical fluid. Drinking a lot of water
and taking the Evening Primrose Oil or EPO can definitely help in
the production of fertile cervical fluid in these women.
How Evening Primrose can be used
Take this product by mouth as directed. Keep to all directions on
the product package. If your condition persists or if you think
you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Like all herbs, the use of Evening Primrose Oil can take a month
or two to build up, and make the results you are looking for.
Side Effects
Upset stomach, vomiting, soft stools, or headache may happen. If
any of these effects persist, contact your doctor quickly. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
If you have any of the following health troubles, consult your doctor
before using this product: psychiatric disorder. Liquid preparations
of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised
if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your
doctor about the safe use of this product. This product is not suggested
for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this
product. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding
while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor
before breast-feeding.
Storage
Keep this product at room temperature.
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