Blackmores 1000mg Evening Primrose Oil 1 g contains EPO cold pressed oil. EPO is the source of the important gamma-linolenic acid omega-6 fatty acids (GLA). Low levels of GLA were found in women with PMS and in adults, as well as in children with mild eczema. Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is a source of essential omega-6 fatty acids, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid (LA) Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is made from the seeds of the flowers of a plant native to North America. The plant has traditionally been used to treat: bruises hemorrhoids digestion problems sore throats Its healing properties are associated with the content of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid found in vegetable oils. 1. Treats acne. Helps with acne, reduces skin inflammation and the number of skin cells that cause damage. Keeps moisture in the skin. 2. Helps to cope with eczema. 3. Improves the general condition of the skin. 4. Relieves the symptoms of PMS. Very effective in treating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), such as: depression irritability swelling 5. Reduces chest pain. If during menstruation you experience so severe chest pain that it interferes with your life, Evening Primrose Oil can help you. Relieves inflammation and helps inhibit prostaglandins, which cause cyclic chest pain. 6. Reduces hormonal flushing. Evening primrose oil can reduce the severity of hot flashes, one of the most unpleasant side effects of menopause. 7. Lowers high blood pressure. 8. Improves heart health. Evening primrose oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps lower blood cholesterol. 9. Reduces nervous pain. Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of diabetes and other conditions. Taking linolenic acid helps reduce symptoms of neuropathy, such as: hot and cold sensitivity numbness tingling sensation weakness 10. Relieves bone pain. Bone pain is often caused by rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease. Evening primrose oil has the potential to reduce pain in rheumatoid arthritis without causing unwanted side effects. Mode of application: Adults - Take 1 to 3 capsules once daily with meals or as directed by a doctor. Children 6-12 years old - take 1-2 capsules once a day (pierce and squeeze into milk, juice or cereal) or as directed by a doctor. Children 2-6 years old - take 1 capsule per day (pierce and squeeze into milk, juice or cereal) or as directed by a doctor. Volume: 60 capsules. Tags: Thai, Balsam, Pharmacy
