Learn about the benefits of evening primrose oil

The article was written by Pharmacist Dinh Thi My Hanh - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

Evening primrose oil is more and more widely used because of the wonderful uses it brings. Evening primrose oil not only has a role in many diseases but also helps to enhance the health and beauty of women.

Evening primrose oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. Evening primrose oil contains essential fatty acids, which contribute to the formation of cell membranes and provide the body with necessary hormones and hormone analogues. Evening primrose oil also contains omega 6 fatty acids, which play an important role in the maintenance and development of brain functions, growth and development of the body.
In addition, evening primrose oil also contains many substances that have the ability to treat diseases. So it has the ability to soothe the pain associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), while reducing irritation and skin diseases. It can also be used as an anti-inflammatory and has a role in autoimmune diseases.

Evening primrose oil has roles in the following conditions:
Skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and acne Rheumatoid arthritis Weak bones (osteoporosis) Raynaud's syndrome Multiple sclerosis (MS) Cancer High cholesterol Heart disease Movement disorders in children such as dyspnea, leg pain due to blood vessel blockage Alcoholism Alzheimer's disease Schizophrenia Asthma Irritable bowel syndrome and peptic ulcer disease Hyperactivity in children Children and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Women use evening primrose oil during pregnancy to prevent high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia), shorten labor, and prevent late delivery. Women also use evening primrose oil for perimenopause, breast tenderness, endometriosis, and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes In manufacturing, evening primrose oil is used in soaps and cosmetics. In food, evening primrose oil is used as a dietary source of essential fatty acids

Articles refer to sources: webmd.com, healthline.com, mayoclinic.org