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For centuries, evening primrose oil has been known to preserve the beauty and youthfulness of the skin. This yellow-flowered plant is native to North America and is an integral part of today's pharmacopoeia. All parts of the plant are used in phytotherapy: stem, flower, leaf and even roots.
Used by the Amerindians to treat skin conditions, evening primrose oil from the seeds contained in its fruits is a popular remedy. Rich in essential fatty acids, Evening Primrose is no longer used only by women, having recently proven its effectiveness on certain problems encountered by men. At present, what are the virtues and benefits of evening primrose oil for men?
Origin of the evening primrose
Evening primrose oil comes from the plant Oenothera biennis.. Long used by the Amerindians for its anti-inflammatory, soothing and respiratory properties. It was consumed as a winter provision and was used as an infusion to relieve gastric pain and cough, and as a poultice to heal wounds and sores. The plant appeared in Europe in the seventeenth century. Its name comes from the Greek words "oïnos" and "ther" which mean "wine" and "wild beast" because they were believed to have the power to tame wild beasts when their roots were dipped in wine.
The yellow flowers of this herbaceous plant do not open until nightfall, earning it the nickname "evening primrose" or "belle de nuit". The flowering takes place every summer, where fruits rich in small black seeds are born from which the famous evening primrose oil is extracted.
Properties, virtues and benefits of evening primrose oil
Evening primrose oil is rich in vitamin F, gamma-linolenic acid, belonging to the family of omega 6 fatty acids, useful for the proper functioning of the body. Their action on type 1 prostaglandins is believed to reduce blood pressure, the risk of thrombosis, cholesterol synthesis, protect the liver and stimulate immunity.
Evening primrose oil increases mucous membrane, eye and saliva secretions. In women, evening primrose oil is known to decrease prolactin and relieve premenstrual syndromes. In addition to these benefits, evening primrose oil has many other health benefits.
Fight against premature aging
Evening primrose oil protects the skin from ageing and fights against wrinkles. It is moisturizing, soothing and softening due to its phytosterol content. Rich in fatty acids, it is able to restore the protective lipidic film. Evening primrose is an excellent anti-ageing agent and also helps to relieve eczema and psoriasis. Evening primrose blocks irritative phenomena and limits skin inflammations. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recognizes the use of evening primrose oil to relieve itching and very dry skin. Evening primrose oil restructures collagen fibres to give you a real rejuvenating treatment.
Fight against acne
While there are several causes of acne in humans, the lack of essential fatty acids in the diet may indeed be one of them. Evening primrose oil and its GLA would be beneficial in reducing inflammation caused by acne. Some scientific studies have shown an improvement in the number of lesions and severity of acne with a GLA-rich dietary supplement. Evening primrose oil is not currently a recommended treatment for acne.
Revitalizes hair
Essential fatty acids, combined with enough nutrients every day, can be the end of hair loss in men and the starting point for strong, healthy hair. Evening primrose oil contains antioxidants such as betulinic acid and morolic acid, which help fight oxidative stress and delay the aging process.
Fight against osteoporosis
Evening primrose oil, when combined with fish oils and calcium, improves bone density in people prone to osteoporosis. It strengthens the osteo-articular system. The gamma-linolenic acid contained in large quantities in evening primrose oil absorbs and binds calcium to the bones.
Has an anti-inflammatory action
Thanks to the production of type 1 prostaglandins in evening primrose oil, it contains the famous gamma-linolenic acid, which helps to reduce inflammation. It is believed to inhibit the mechanisms responsible for inflammation.
Weight loss
GLA, the active ingredient in evening primrose oil, is able to prevent weight gain in formerly overweight people. In fact, GLA contributes to fat burning, i.e. it burns fat. Ingesting it can contribute to the expenditure of more energy, which causes weight loss.
The new discoveries of evening primrose oil
Evening primrose oil has countless virtues for man and is not ready to have revealed everything to us. Indeed, some studies have demonstrated its effectiveness on many other aspects and pathologies. If you find yourself in one of the following cases, you will be happy to learn that evening primrose oil can be a real support for your health.
Hypocholesterolemic and cardio-protective
The many essential fatty acids found in evening primrose oil as well as its phytosterols help limit atherosclerosis, which is the formation of atheromatous plaque on the arteries, often responsible for strokes and coronary heart disease. Regular cures of organic evening primrose oil can be useful for both men and women. To further prevent cardiovascular disease, evening primrose oil can be combined with krill oil.
Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Once again, it is this famous GLA found in large quantities in evening primrose oil that contributes to the reduction of arthritis symptoms. For there to be a real effect, the dose must be significant, i.e. about 5 grams, or 10 capsules per day. Type 1 prostaglandins control the dilation mechanisms of the vessels and have a true anti-inflammatory action. Taking evening primrose oil over the long term would reduce the inflammation felt.
Kidney stones
Evening primrose oil would be effective in preventing kidney stones. An intake of 500 mg would be enough to reduce the presence of calcium oxalates.
Diabetic Neuropathy
Loss of feeling or neuropathy is one of the consequences of diabetes. This disease can damage nerves, affect the transmission of nerve impulses and cause pain accompanied by general weakness. Studies have shown positive results on subjects supplemented with evening primrose oil. The latter were able to observe a decrease in their symptoms.
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Fatigue is the real scourge of the century. More than half of the population feels concerned by this feeling of chronic exhaustion. In combination with fish oils, evening primrose oil would considerably reduce the chronic fatigue syndrome.
When and how to use evening primrose oil?
If you use classic bottled evening primrose oil, simply apply it as you would any other skin care product.
- On your face: to prevent skin problems, use small circular movements (avoiding the eye area) until the product penetrates. Let the oil rest on your face all night long!
- On your hair: to moisturize your dry hair, leave the oil in a warm towel on your hair for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Rinse with an organic shampoo.
- In the kitchen: consume 1 to 2 teaspoons of evening primrose oil daily as a seasoning.
- As a cure: consume 1 to 2 teaspoons of evening primrose oil for 3 weeks, 3 to 4 times a year.
- As a dietary supplement: to relieve skin disorders, evening primrose oil is available in capsule form. We recommend between 3 and 6 g of evening primrose oil per day, which corresponds to 1 to 3 capsules per day.
To prevent skin aging you can prepare your beauty oil to be applied morning and evening:
Dilute 10 ml of evening primrose, borage and jojoba oil with 15 ml of apricot and wheat germ oils and 1 ml of yarrow, carrot and Italian helichrysum essential oils.
Where to find evening primrose oil?
Evening primrose oil can be found in specialist shops, organic shops or on the internet. Your evening primrose oil must always be virgin and first cold-pressed. It must be 100% natural. Choose an evening primrose oil with Ecocert certification (organic). Discover our natural and organic evening primrose oil, made in France and not tested on animals.
- Evening primrose oil by mouth Daniel Rouillard's Evening Primrose Oil : obtained by first cold pressing from ripe evening primrose seeds, Daniel Rouillard's Evening Primrose Oil is used as an oral food supplement, renowned for its anti-ageing action.
- Evening primrose oil and borage oil Evening primrose oil dietary supplement : made from cold-pressed seeds, grown and harvested on the family land, Daniel Rouillard's evening primrose oil dietary supplement combined with borage oil is the perfect blend to improve the health of skin, hair and nails.
- Pure evening primrose oil Daniel Rouillard's pure evening primrose oil regenerates your skin and restores its suppleness, whether you use it for hair care, facial care or in cooking. An anti-hair loss treatment, evening primrose oil can be used in addition to castor oil to stimulate hair growth.
Contraindications and side effects of evening primrose oil
While evening primrose oil works miracles to relieve many diseases and fight against skin aging, it can have some side effects. Indeed, it is important to ask your pharmacist for advice on how to ingest the right doses for your health. Evening primrose oil can cause nausea, stomach aches, diarrhea and headaches if consumed in large doses.
People with epilepsy and schizophrenia should not consume evening primrose oil.
Its somewhat anticoagulant and antiplatelet action may increase the effectiveness of some treatments. If you are being treated with anticoagulants, it is preferable not to undertake a cure with evening primrose oil.
Evening primrose oil should be kept in a cool place because it is sensitive to oxidation. It must be kept in its original bottle and protected from light.
To learn more about the benefits of other dietary supplements, please visit our dedicated article.
