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Topical Evening Primrose Oil psoriasis treatment shows good results for some psoriasis sufferers.
Evening Primrose Oil capsules in a form of a dietary supplement may also help with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis treatment.
Both the topical and the internal benefits of the Evening Primrose Oil seem to originate from its markedly high content of the Gamma-Linolenic (GLA) fatty acid. GLA fights inflammation, which is very beneficial for psoriasis.
However, there were not conducted any extended studies about Evening Primrose Oil for psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis treatment, and the smaller studies did not reveal any significant effect of the Evening Primrose Oil with psoriasis treatment. The FDA has not reviewed Evening Primrose Oil for its safety and health benefits.
Evening Primrose Oil Psoriasis Treatment
Evening Primrose Oil psoriasis remedies are widely available in pharmacies, health food stores, or online shops.
You may consider taking two 500-mg Evening Primrose Oil capsules a day, and/or applying the Evening Primrose Oil topically 1-2 times a day onto the areas affected by psoriasis.
The noticeable results are not expected for months, so do persevere with your Evening Primrose Oil psoriasis treatment.
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) in the Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil has about 80% of the Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) - this is the highest amount of GLA found in any food substance.
GLA was first found in the Evening Primrose seed oil in 1919.
A study published in 1987 in the British Journal of Dermatology showed that Evening Primrose Oil had significantly improved the dryness and the flakiness of the skin after treatment.
GLA is also obtained from other vegetable oils, such as blackcurrant seed oil, borage oil and hemp seed oil, with borage oil being the most concentrated form.
Gamma-Linolenic Acid is an Omega-6 fatty acid. The human body produces GLA from the Essential Omega-6 Linoleic Acid (LA), found in various food products. However, a lack of GLA can occur as people grow older, with specific dietary deficiencies or in some disease states.
Although GLA is a type of acid which is pro-inflammatory, it miraculously has anti-inflammatory properties.
GLA has anti-inflammatory properties and no side effects common for other anti-inflammatory drugs.
From Gamma-Linolenic Acid our body forms eicosanoids - messenger molecules of the Central Nervous System, which participate in inflammation and immunity regulation.
Precautions
Evening Primrose Oil is usually well tolerated, but in rare cases it may cause mild Gastrointestinal tract troubles, such as indigestion etc.
Avoid using Evening Primrose Oil during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
It is better to avoid using Evening Primrose Oil if you have a liver disease.
Evening Primrose Oil and Other Diseases
Controversial trials show that Evening Primrose Oil may or may not provide benefits for eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, breast pain, premenstrual syndrome, menstruation pain, menopausal symptoms, cancer, diabetes, cholesterol lowering, heart diseases, hardening of the arteries, and cough.
Evening Primrose Plant
Evening Primrose is a plant native to North and South America, but it was naturalized and nowadays it grows in Europe and Asia as well.
Evening Primrose is also known as suncups, sundrops and "Kings cureall".
"Kings cureall" is the name that Evening Primrose plant earned in the 17th century due to being a very popular folk health remedy.
Evening Primrose flowers are usually yellow, but may also be white, red, pink, and purple. The flowers open in the evening (thus the name).
Evening Primrose plants may be anywhere from 10 centimeters tall to 3 meters tall.
Evening Primrose is usually found in dunes etc., i.e. where there are no competing species, but Evening Primrose will grow in practically any garden, if the competitor plants are kept away.
Evening Primrose Oil is obtained from the Evening Primrose seeds and is usually manufactured in capsules. Mature Evening Primrose seeds contain 7-10% of GLA.
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