Help Of Evening Primrose Essential Oil For Aromatherapy
Evening Primrose, this plant is ingenious to North America. The flowers of this plant have a very strong, sweet scent, which only bloom at night 4 months out of the year. June through October.
This flower has been used for centuries to treat various skin and muscular system ailments. Our Native American ancestors discovered that the complete plant was edible, and could also be used as a painkiller as well as food. In Europe, it has been a proven treatment for PMS. It is said that there are astringent as well as sedative properties in the bark and leaves of the evening primrose.
It has been effective in the treatment of intestinal disorders, whooping cough and asthma. Evening primrose is a rich source of essential amino acids, such as omega 6. Omega 6 is a fatty acid that when in the bloodstream helps the body transfer oxygen as well as produce electrical currents.
Amino acids also help the body fight allergic responses and inflammation. As stated earlier the fatty acids also produce electrical currents which is vital to the conductivity of the cells. Essential fatty acids also transport vitamins and oxygen to the cells as well as enhance or aid in metabolism. They are basically indispensable, every part of your body needs fatty acids. The brain, the heart,the eyes, main sensory organs as well as many glands. These essential fatty acids act like cleaners to eliminate hardened fat that is stored up in your body.
They are also involved in a healthy heart, they regulate the stability of DNA and RNA and may even help with weight loss.
Here is a list of the components found in evening primrose: Alinine [0.5%], arginine [1.5%], aspartic acid [1.2%], beta-sitosterol [1.2-2.5%], calcium [1.3-1.8%], cellulose [27%], gamma-linolenic acid [0.5-10%], glutamic acid [2.7%], glycine [1%], fat [15-32%], fiber [43%], histidine[0.4%], isoleucine [0.5%], leucine [1%], legnin [16%], linoleic acid [12-22%], lysine [0.3%], methionine [0.6%], phenylalanine [0.7%], proline [0.6%], protein [15-17%], serine [0.9%], threonine [0.4%], tryptophan [1.6%], tyrosine [0.4%], valine [0.6%], as well as many other smaller quantities of compounds.
One of the compounds mentioned, gamma linolenic acid, is known as a polyunsaturated fatty acid. GLA for short, helps the body make energy. Once GLA is introduced to the body it is transformed to a substance called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins have anti-inflammatory properties. Prostaglandins can also act as blood thinners and vaso-dilators.
These hormone like substances are produced in the tissue of the body. A deficiency in prostaglandin may result in a significant decrease in the transmission of impulses from a nerve, increase in clotting time, inflammation and a weakened immune response.
Evening primrose oil is favorable for ailments related to the essential fatty acid family, since it has a high concentration of gamma linolenic acid. It is of benefit in the treatment of arteriosclerosis, high blood cholesterol levels, asthma, allergies, PMS, headaches, RA, skin irritations, anxiety, water retention, breast soreness, depression, coughs, and irritability.
It also is used to stimulate the digestive system, liver and spleen.
Other uses for evening primrose are acne treatment, eczema, hyper-activity, MS and to strengthen nails.
There are numerous other other conditions that evening primrose is being tested on for effectiveness, including breast cancer, heart disease, ADHD, stomach ulcers and some types of bowel disease. Even though the studies have been promising, there is not enough conclusive evidence at this time.
A person with seizure disorders should only use omega-6 supplements under the care and supervision of a licensed medical doctor. Omega-6 fatty acids have been reported to cause seizures in people that have seizure disorders.
Remember when purchasing evening primrose oil, it is important that the bottle states the amount of gamma linolenic acid as well as linolenic acid. The percentage for a quality oil is, GLA 7-10% and LA 40-75% ( more percentage is always better).
If you are ordering from a company, and they do not list at least these two ingredients with the product. It is advisable to contact them and get the percentages of these two compounds.
Evening primrose that contains GLA 10.3% and LA 75% is probably the best one can get, it is available as a carrier oil. Evening primrose can be used all over the body. It may be used as a base oil to blend a favorite mix of essential oils for any specific ailment of your body. To treat or combat acne, dry, scared, discolored or irritated skin. Although you can use it alone to produce therapeutic benefits.
The beautiful flowering plant named Evening Primrose, has a very therapeutic emollient for the general well being of a body.
