Powerful Properties Of Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil is a nutrient derived from the plant of the same name. It has tremendous benefits when used both topically and internally. It sometimes goes by the abbreviation EPO and is a high source of healthy omega-6 fatty acids, linoleic acid and gamma linolenic acid, which have various positive attributes that allow the substance to help remedy many different health issues.

Listed below are some of the top topical and internal uses of evening primrose oil. 

Rheumatoid Arthritis

This autoimmune condition can be incredibly debilitating and painful, as the healthy tissues are attacked by the immune system, which leads to painful arthritis in the knees, hands and wrists. This can become so painful that certain sufferers lose the ability to walk or use their hands.

The gamma linolenic acid within evening primrose decreases how inflammatory cells react to the compromised immune system. Often times, the hardest part of the day for those who suffer from this condition is the stiffness they experience in the morning. Evening primrose helps to lessen, and even in some cases, eliminates this.

Improve Skin Conditions

Many uncomfortable skin conditions are aided with the incorporation of evening primrose oil. Skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema can be treated both topically and by taking the soft gels orally. Evening primrose oil has also been known to help the structural change of skin tissue that is often the result of irritating skin conditions.

The oil aids in soothing the redness, roughness and itchiness of the skin. The ability to produce normal amounts of fatty-acids is sometimes a struggle for those who suffer from eczema, so the high levels of that element help to reduce inflammation and heal affected areas of the skin.

Prevent Hair Loss

This is a great benefit as there are only a few things more troublesome and embarrassing than losing your hair. Both women and men suffer from premature balding which can be absolutely crippling to their self esteem and confidence. Consuming levels of gamma linolenic acid is incredibly effective in fighting against hair loss.

In addition to taking at least 500 milligrams twice a day, rubbing the oil on the scalp is another highly effective method of treatment. Also, try adding an equivalent of two capsules to your everyday shampoo.

Acne

The hormonal imbalance that leads to chronic and severe acne can be incredibly hard to correct. With so many different acne medications and over-the-counter products to choose from, you can easily become overwhelmed. What's so great about evening primrose oil is that it's a natural remedy to a very common and sometimes serious problem.

Traditionally, omega-6 fatty acids naturally restore a balance to your hormones after consistent use. Sometimes topical treatments just don't work; helping your acne from the inside out is definitely the way to go. Evening primrose is also known to help improve the way that the nerves function and the elasticity of the skin.

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