What's the Deal With Evening Primrose Oil?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

What's the Deal With Evening Primrose Oil?

Who would guess that a pretty wildflower contains oils, let alone essential fatty acids? Native to North American, the oil of evening primrose contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid necessary for growth and development that can be hard to come by in a regular diet. Evening primrose oil has been used since the 1930s to treat eczema, an itchy skin condition. More recently, it Read more

Definition: Evening Primrose Oil


Updated 10/20/08 4:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

evening primrose oil

Found in North America, Europe and Asia, the flowers of the Evening Primrose open only at night. The plants grow between four and five feet high and have lemon-scented leaves. Most of these four-petal flowers are yellow, but there are some varieties that are pink, red, or purple. The roots and stalks of the Evening Primrose can be used in cooking. Taken orally, Evening Primrose Oil is Read more