Evening primrose is a plant that was used by Native Americans to heal wounds, bruises, and to soothe swollen skin. They would eat the leaves to help with sore throats and stomach issues.

Evening primrose oil supplements come as softgels, capsules, and liquids. It’s also added to creams and ointments that you can put on your skin.

Evening Primrose

C$9.99

Evening primrose oil

Night willow herb

Fever plant

King's cure-all
Evening primrose oil is used to:

Treat dermatitis (a type of eczema that makes your skin red, itchy, and swollen)

Relieve pain caused by arthritis

Treat breast pain

Treat menstrual symptoms (symptoms caused by your monthly period) such as bloating and headaches

Treat symptoms caused by menopause (permanent end of menstrual cycles) such as hot flashes

Treat nerve damage caused by diabetes

Evening primrose oil also has other uses but they haven’t been studied by doctors to see if they work.

Talk with your healthcare provider before taking evening primrose oil supplements. They can interact with some medications and affect how they work.

Evening Primrose

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Avicenna Formulas