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Evening Primrose
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Buy Evening Primrose Herb
Buy Evening Primrose Essential Oil

Scientific Name:  Oenothera biennis


Parts Used:  Seed oil, root, stem, leaves, blooms (the entire plant is edible)


Cautions:
  • None reported


Healing Properties
  • Hormonal regulator, nervine, anti-depressant
  • Anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory
  • Good for hyperactivity in children
  • Improves circulation, help repair tissues, and improves digestive problems (including IBS)
  • Good for acne, arthritis, anxiety, asthma, diabetes, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis
  • Also good for hangovers, high blood pressure, migraines, menopause, MS and PMS


How to Use: 
  • All parts of the plant are edible.  Can add fresh herb to foods and beverages.  (The root can also be eaten and is prepared like a potato).
  • Can be taken in store-bought capsule or extract form.
  • Add oil to food and beverages (can break open supplement capsules and use that oil as well).
  • Essential oils: Apply externally, or add 1-2 drops to drinks or directly on tongue.
  • Add oil to other creams/ointments.


Grow/Harvest Yourself: 
  • Buy Evening Primrose Seeds
  • Zone: 4-8
  • Soil pH: 5.5-7
  • Will grow in infertile soil, with minimum water and full sun

*I am not a doctor.  The information on this platform is not a claim to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any illness.  These remedies are intended to aid the healing process within your body (in correlation with existing traditional treatments).  Please talk to your family doctor before trying any natural remedies (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription medication).  ​
*I am not a doctor.  The information on this platform is not a claim to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any illness.  These remedies are intended to aid the healing process within your body (in correlation with existing traditional treatments).  Please talk to your family doctor before trying any natural remedies (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription medication).  
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