Spices, Plants and Natural Remedies >> Evening Primrose

This plant has fragrant yellow flowers. It has elongated capsules filled with small black seeds containing the oil. The entire evening primrose is edible. The roots are eaten, either pickled or boiled as vegetables. The young shoots can be added to salads.

It is an anticoagulant. It reduces high blood pressure, prevents heart attacks and guards against coronary artery disease.

Evening primrose oil can be used on dry and flaky skin. It cures acne, eczema and improves blood circulation.

• The oil improves the condition of dry and brittle nails. It helps to moisten dry eyes.
  
• Evening primrose gives relief to patients of rheumatoid arthritis.
  
• It helps the process of regeneration of liver cells, damaged by alcohol. It improves concentration of the mind.
  
• The herb prevents hangovers, post drinking depression and alcohol withdrawl symptoms.