The evening primrose is a pretty yellow flower native to North America. Nicknamed “the King’s cureall”, the evening primrose has long been treasured for its wide range of healing powers. Evening primrose has at times been considered effective in alleviating conditions from asthmatic coughs, whooping cough and gasto-intestinal disorders to bruising and the healing of wounds and is a favourite of those looking for natural remedies.

But it is in the treatment of female problems particularly that evening primrose oil has gained its reputation. The ripened seeds of the evening primrose contain a high proportion of GLA (gamma linoleic acid) and it is this active ingredient that can help to reduce the symptoms of PMS. Evening primrose oil is taken in capsule form by millions of women to reduce mood swings, breast tenderness and abdominal cramps, making menstruation much more tolerable. And for women in the menopause, the hormonal balancing properties of evening primrose oil can help to alleviate the more unpleasant symptoms like hot flushes.

Two capsules of evening primrose oil a day are a great boost form women of all ages.

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