Evening Primrose Oil

Overview

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is the oil from the seeds of the Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) plant from the Evening Primrose (Onagraceae) family.

Most of the beneficial actions of Evening Primrose Oil are believed to be attributable to its Gamma-Linolenic Acid content.

Cardiovascular System

 Evening Primrose Oil may inhibit abnormal Blood Clotting.  ^[1]

 Evening Primrose Oil supplemntaton up to 15,000 mg per day may alleviate the symptoms of Raynaud's Disease.  ^[2]

 Double-blind human studies have confirmed that EPO may cause the majority of Raynaud’s Disease patients to experience a reduction in the severity of attacks, decreased hand coldness, decreased Depression and increased Energy;  although objective measurement of Blood Circulation revealed no change.

Digestive System

 Evening Primrose Oil may help to prevent Ulcers - Gastric when the underlying cause is Stress, Aspirin, NSAIDs or Alcohol (ethanol).  ^[3] 

Excretory System

 Evening Primrose Oil may help to prevent Kidney Stones.  ^[4] 

Eyes/Vision

 Evening Primrose Oil providing 1,500 mg of Gamma-Linolenic Acid per day combined with Vitamin C and Vitamin B6 may improve tear production in cases of Eyes - Dry.  ^[5]

Immune System

 Evening Primrose Oil may help to treat Cancer - Breast The Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) content of Evening Primrose Oil may inhibit a specific Oncogene that is responsible for up to 30% of all Breast Cancer cases.  ^[6]

 Evening Primrose Oil may suppress Inflammation.  ^[7]

Metabolism

 Evening Primrose Oil may be useful for the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) due to the high Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) content of Evening Primrose Oil.  ^[8]