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Herbal Remedy For Eczema: Evening Primrose Oil

Filed Under Eczema Treatment, Eczema Skin Symptoms, Natural Eczema Treatment, Herbal Remedy For Eczema 

Evening Primrose Herb PictureA herbal remedy for eczema is the evening primrose oil.  The scientific name of evening primrose oil is Oenothera biennis L.  It is a herbal remedy that is rich in omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs) and the very rare gamma-lineolic acid (GLA). These properties keep the skin from being dry and reduce the chance of inflammation.  The evening primrose is a herb that grows in mild climates. Although it is grown in many parts of the world, it is mostly cultivated in Canada and the US.  The seeds of the evening primrose is used to produce the volatile oil used in medicines and cosmetics.

Some types of eczema are caused by blood impurities, which in turn also results in blood clots. And this is where evening primrose oil can help. Evening primrose oil effectively decreases the risk of blood clots and it does it by reducing the aggregation of the platelets in the blood. 

 

A regular supply of evening primrose oil herbal remedy for eczema is recommended.  EFAs can only be obtained from diet.  They cannot be produced by the body.  You can take it in the form of capsules or liquid form.  Check with your dermatologist on a suitable dosage in the case for your eczema condition.

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2 Responses to “Herbal Remedy For Eczema: Evening Primrose Oil”

  1. Sophie on August 6th, 2007 1:45 pm

    Hi i am only 12 years old but i have eczema on my arms and behind my legs is it possible to completely get rid of it?

  2. Tim on August 17th, 2007 8:36 am

    i once visited nature’s farm, and the staff told me i can up my EPO to 5 - 6 pill of 1000mg a day for my dry eczema skin

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