V DEEBADARISHANI 08DPH0057

V KARTHIGA 08DPH0062
V KASTURI 08DPH0064
V KAVITHA 08DPH0065
V ROHINESVARI 08DPH0081
V SASI REKHA 08DPH0084
V Name: Evening Primrose Oil
V Latin binomial: Oenothera biennis
V Synonyms: Tree Primrose, Sundrop, King's Cure
All
V Part used: Oil from the seed. Historically the
leaves and bark were used.
V Constituents: Evening Primrose Oil contains a
mixture of essential fatty acids: linoleic acid,
oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid an
gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
V Medicinal Action: Anti-inflammatory,
Immunostimulant
V Evening primrose is a wildflower
V served as food and medicine
V used for upset stomach and respiratory
infections.
V attractive herb that grows in mild climate of
North American and Europe as well as many
other areas of the world with similar climates
V may grow anywhere from 3 to 7 feet in height.
V unique characteristic of the evening primrose
plant is that it will bloom throughout the
summer, but its flowers each last only one day,
opening as the sun goes down and then dying
away in sunlight
V hence its name Evening Primrose.
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V EPO has been reported effective for
rashes, particularly skin rash or hives
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V skin conditions, including itching,
crusting, edema (fluid, swelling), and
redness.
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V help with symptoms of PMS, including
mood swings, bloating, and breast
tenderness.


  
 
V treating hot flashes

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V works to prevent withdrawal symptoms such as
depression and seizures by indirectly protecting the
liver and nervous system.

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V Supplementation with evening primrose oil and other
sources of GLA has been shown to lessen the joint
pain and swelling of this crippling disease.

   

V The rich stores of essential fatty acids in evening
primrose oil not only prevent nails from cracking but
also help to keep them generally healthy.
V contains the essential fatty acids gamma-linolenic acid
(GLA) and linoleic acid (LA)
V Linoleic acid may affect how the body utilizes insulin,
maintains weight, and fights cancer and heart disease.
V GLA may help to inhibit the body's production of
chemicals that cause inflammation.
V influences prostaglandin activity leading to a reduction of
cramping pain and other symptoms associated.
V Lifestyle factors such as excess saturated fats in the diet,
ongoing high stress levels, alcohol consumption, and
smoking may all affect GLA metabolism, leading to the
need for dietary supplementation.
V Linoleic Acid -> Gamma-linolenic Acid -> Dihomogamma-
linolenic Acid -> Arachidonic Acid -> Prostaglandin-2
Series
V Linoleic Acid -> Gamma-linolenic Acid -> Dihomogamma-
linolenic Acid -> Prostaglandin-1 Series
V Side effects are very few.
V cause occasional headache
V nausea if taken on an empty stomach
V diarrhea only in high doses
V Indigestion
V Soft stools
V Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives;
itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in
the chest; swelling of the mouth, face,
lips, or tongue)
V consult your doctor before using this
product if you have psychiatric disorder
(schizophrenia).
V Liquid preparations of this product may
contain sugar and/or alcohol.
V Caution is advised if you have diabetes,
alcohol dependence or liver disease.
V not recommended for use during
pregnancy.
V breast-feeding while using this product is
not recommended.
V EPO is available as an oil or in capsules.
V should be kept in the refrigerator
V keep out of direct sunlight to prevent the
oil from becoming rancid.
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you!!!