Considered to be one of the best herbal preventative medicines since vitamin C, Evening Primrose Oil contains a compound called phenylalanine which is extremely powerful and has been shown to help with many ailments. Chronic headaches are just one way that evening primrose oil can change your life. It is considered to be one of the leading treatments in that area, especially when prescription medication does not seem to be working.

Currently evening primrose oil is being studied for a myriad of treatments for health complications such as aging problems, heart disease, ADHD, alcoholism, acne, weight control, PMS, multiple sclerosis, and even schizophrenia. The properties found in evening primrose oil have many preventative qualities which makes it extremely effective in not only treating many problems but stopping them from occurring in the first place. This is due in part because of the high concentration of GLA which is a fatty acid that has incredible healing properties as well. Also, it contains gamma linoleic acid and other nutrients that aid with cell structure. This works together with the other properties to maintain youth and stop some of the signs of aging. In particular it works to improve the elasticity of the skin warding off wrinkles, age spots, and other aging problems.

The other benefits are evening primrose oil is quite varied but effective. It works for relief of PMS, menstruation cramps, and endometriosis. It is the GLA that lessens the cramps and can minimize breast tenderness, flare ups of the bowels and even carb cravings that take place during menstruation. For women with fibrocystic breasts it can also work to minimize breast inflammation and allow for more absorption of iodine which is unusually low in women with fibrocystic breasts. From easing joint pain to reducing the symptoms of eczema evening primrose oil is a great supplementation for overall health.