Evening Primrose
Oenothera biennis
MEDICINAL: Evening Primrose
oil stimulates to help with liver and spleen conditions. In
has been used to treat Multiple Sclerosis. It lowers blood pressure, and eases the pain of angina by
opening up the blood vessels. It has been found to help slow the production of cholesterol, and has been
found to lower cholesterol levels. Used with Dong Quai and Vitex, it is a valuable part of an herbal
remedy for treating the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstrual cramping.
GROWING: The American variety
is found throughout
It is a biennial, and grows 3 - 6 feet tall. The seed oil is the most commonly used portion of the plant.
Some nurseries sell evening primrose, but they are actually a small, showy hybrid of the perennial
Missouri Primrose, and does not have the same medicinal uses, so be sure you are buying the plant you
really want.
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