Evening Primrose Environment Evening Primrose is a native of North America from where it was imported to Italy and then carried to all the parts of Europe. It is naturally found near river banks and other sandy places. Today, it is grown in home gardens in many parts of the U.K. The Evening primrose is a hardy plant and it will thrive in almost any soil or condition. Fairly sandy and light soil with warm sunny exposure offers the optimum conditions for the plant. The bark and leaves of the plant is used for medicinal purposes. The bark of the plant is peeled and dried before use. Use of Evening Primrose  The Evening Primrose has a strong astringent action. It is also mildly sedative. Evening primrose has been used both as food as well as medicine. Native Americans used the plant mainly for minor stomach upsets and respiratory infections. The nutty flavor of the roots was a favorite among these people who also made poultices of leaves and applied it to small bruises and hemorrhoids.
Today the oil extracted from Evening Primrose is used to relieve itchiness associated with skin infections like eczema. The oil has a slightly anesthetic effect which makes it good for massaging. It is also used to relieve breast tenderness that follows PMS (Post Menstrual Syndrome). It helps relieve the bloating associated with this condition and allays mood swings and anxiety attacks. This oil is believed to be useful in a number of skin conditions like skin rashes and allergies. Skin rash and hives can be treated effectively with it. Benefits of Evening Primrose Many women have reported the beneficial effects of using Evening Primrose Oil to reduce hot flashes and dryness associated with menopause. Additionally, this oil also helps weight loss in such women. It is also used to reduce cellulite and tone the skin. Evening Primrose oil was used to treat different kinds of arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis. It also helps alleviate the symptoms of dry eyes that follow arthritis and Sjogren’s syndrome. The herb is also used to treat peripheral Neuropathy, a condition in which a person experiences numbness, pain and tingling sensation or the total lack of sensation in the feet or the legs. This may be caused by certain other conditions like diabetes. It is believed that the oil of Evening primrose may help alcoholics to get over their cravings for alcohol. It also substantially arrests liver damage. Research is going on to ascertain the effectiveness of Evening primrose Oil to treat breast cancer, high cholesterol caused by climbing triglyceride levels, attention deficit disorder and stomach ulcers. Evening Primrose Environment Reported side effects are mild and rare and they include headache, stomach pain and nausea. Loose stools and stomach pain or discomfort may indicate that the dosage is too high. The main ingredient in the oil extracted from Evening primrose is Omega 6-fatty acid. If this oil is kept under direct sunlight, it may turn rancid. Omega 6-supplements are harmful for those people suffering from seizures as they have a tendency to induce seizures.
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