Evening Primrose

Oenothera biennis

Evening flower with essential fatty acids, ally of female hormonal balance.

Description

Evening primrose produces a precious oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential omega-6 fatty acid. This oil is particularly appreciated for its action on PMS, endometriosis and skin health.

Benefits

• Hormonal regulator
• Anti-inflammatory
• Skin moisturizer
• PMS relief
• Joint flexibility

How to use

As oil capsules, direct skin application or dietary supplement.

📋 Recommended preparation

Capsules: 1-3g oil per day with meals. Skin application: a few drops mixed with moisturizer.

Precautions

• Not recommended for epilepsy.
• May interact with anticoagulants.
• Avoid before surgery.

Related plants

• Damascus Rose — Rosa damascena: Queen of flowers, precious for skin and emotional balance.
• Borage — Borago officinalis: Star-shaped flower rich in essential fatty acids, precious for skin and hormones.
• Raspberry Leaf — Rubus idaeus: Women's ally, uterine tonic rich in minerals.
• Sage — Salvia officinalis: 'The one that saves' — purifying and hormonal regulatory herb.
• Yarrow — Achillea millefolium: Achilles' herb, hemostatic and female cycle regulator.
• Chaste tree — Vitex agnus-castus: Reference hormonal regulator for the female cycle.