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Evening primrose is a plant that can be found in Poland in fields and meadows. It is often called “candle of the night” because its yellow flowers close during the day and open at night. It is commonly used in medicine. Evening primrose seeds, and more specifically the oils and tablets made from them, have a special impact on health and beauty. Evening primrose has very positive opinions and you can buy it in pharmacies, herbalists and health food stores, also online.
Properties and application of evening primrose
The composition of evening primrose contains numerous unsaturated fatty acids. Among them there are those from the omega family (linoleic and gamma-linolenic). They constitute from 15 to even 20 percent. composition of evening primrose products. In addition, the minerals found in evening primrose are calcium, magnesium, zinc and selenium. This is why evening primrose has such excellent health properties.
It is also used to lower lipid parameters, thanks to which it prevents atherosclerosis and, consequently, reduces the risk of a heart attack or ischemic disease.
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In addition, evening primrose-based products are used to neutralize premenstrual syndrome and soothe mood swings and migraine. Evening primrose is known to have a positive effect on memory and concentration processes. Evening primrose is also used as a caring agent.
As for its cosmetic properties, it smoothes the complexion, strengthens hair and nails. At Medonet Market you can now buy evening primrose oil – a dietary supplement for hair, skin and nails. See also the offer of cosmetics with the addition of evening primrose oil:
- evening primrose oil nourishes the skin, which is the perfect complement to daily care,
- Vianek regenerating protective lipstick, which perfectly moisturizes the lips, making them soft,
- Vianek regenerating hand peeling, which effectively smoothes, nourishes and brightens the skin of the hands,
- Vianek regenerating shampoo for blond, colored and bleached hair, which strengthens and moisturizes weakened hair,
- Vianek intensively regenerating hand treatment that softens, moisturizes and smoothes the skin.
The caring properties of evening primrose oil are often appreciated in creams for dry and mature skin, an example of which is the Vianek anti-wrinkle cream.
Evening primrose dosing
Evening primrose can be used in two ways. In the case of internal use, the recommendations of the manufacturer of the dietary supplement should be taken into account. Usually it is 2 times 2 tablets a day. YANGO evening primrose oil should, for example, be taken 2 capsules once a day.
As for the oil, for therapeutic purposes you should consume 1 tablespoon before a meal, up to 3 times a day, and prophylactically – 1-2 times a day. When evening primrose is applied as an oil to the skin, 2-3 drops of it should be massaged in for about 30 seconds.
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For maximum results when using evening primrose, remember that it should not be heated. High temperature reduces its nutritional value. Evening primrose oil tablets and oil should be kept away from light and heat sources so that they do not lose their properties.
Evening primrose oil is also included in the SmartMe Health Labs supplement – for better skin condition, which you can buy at a promotional price on Medonet Market.
Evening primrose – contraindications and side effects
There are several contraindications to the use of evening primrose oil. First of all, it should not be consumed by children under the age of 12, as well as pregnant and lactating women. It is equally important what medications you are taking. Evening primrose may adversely affect the body when anticoagulants, phenothiazine and anti-pollen drugs are used simultaneously. As for contraindications, evening primrose should not be consumed just before operations.
Failure to follow these recommendations may result in abdominal and headaches, stomach problems, inflammation, and in extreme cases – thrombosis or immunosuppression (i.e. inhibition of the production of antibodies and immune cells), so it is very important to check whether the pharmacological agents that taken simultaneously, they have no harmful effects in combination with evening primrose.