Evening Primrose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus and Moon

Element: Earth

Chakra Colour: Orange

Medicinal Uses: Evening Primrose, herbalists consider the leaves together with the stem bark and the flowers and the seed oil to be the valuable parts. They have been used in the treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders, whooping cough and asthma. A tea made from the roots is also used in the treatment of obesity. Many modern herbalists use an extract in cough remedies. The herb has been shown to hinder platelet aggregation (stickiness of the blood),

Taken internally, the oil is said to have an effect in lowering blood pressure and in preventing the clumping of platelets, it has been recommended in treating cirrhosis of the liver and is most commonly taken for premenstrual problems, including tension, abdominal bloating and to aid in the reduction of pain and inflammation.. Some medical practitioners believe that multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers may benefit from internal treatment with the oil, as may people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

More specifically, it is beneficial in treating forms of dermatitis (i.e. eczema), breast pain resulting from PMS (premenstrual syndrome), menstrual cramps, hot flushes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

There is no scientific evidence that evening primrose oil is effective in preventing or treating cancer. While the two essential fatty acids found in evening primrose play a role in health and disease, larger clinical studies are needed to determine whether the fatty acids in evening primrose oil are useful in treating cancer or other conditions.

Magical Uses: Use as a bath tea to make your inner beauty show through and increase your desirability to potential lovers and friends. Use to bring success into your life.

Other Names: Oenothera biennis, scabish, king’s cureall, night willow herb, sun drop, fever plant, night candle, sun crop, scurvish, wild beet

Contraindications: Do not use if you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.

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