Description
- Used for: Internal use – inflammation of gallbladder and kidney, gallbladder and kidney stones, inflammation and pain in the stomach and intestines, cystitis, colic. It also has antispasmodic properties – used for insomnia, headache, distress. External use – for wounds, skin infections such as boils, vaginal discharge, haemorrhoids, mouth ulcers, sore throat, toothache, tonsils inflammation.
- Perhaps one of the best known uses of the plant is bringing about labor. It's important to speak to a healthcare provider before exploring any of the pregnancy related benefits of evening primrose tea however, so that complications, dangers and other precautions can be fully understood.
- Fatty acids found in the plant are what are most attributed to the positive health effects associated with evening primrose. Specifically women may not have enough of the essentially fatty acids in their body, and the supposed ability of the plant to increase these levels is what is thought to help with many of the symptoms of menstruation. In fact, as a food source, one of the most prolific uses of the plant is to provide nutritionally relevant fatty acids.
- Healthy levels of fatty acids as may be possible thanks to the benefits of evening primrose tea may also lead to a reduction in painful inflammation as can be present in certain conditions such as eczema and arthritis. Though further study will be necessary to determine evening primrose's role in helping reduce the symptoms of these conditions, their nutritionally valuable naturally occurring compounds cannot be denied.
- Though most study in this use relates to the oil procured from the seeds of the plant, it's possible that the benefits of evening primrose tea brewed from its flowers and leaves may provide similar benefits. Some studies have linked a reduction in diabetes related nerve damage symptoms when used over longer periods of time.
The flowers of evening primrose have been enjoyed as food for hundreds of years and are still a popular part of salads and other edibles today. Though the oil made from pressed seeds is considered today to be one of the most medically beneficial herbal remedies on the planet, the leaves and flowers receive far less attention. Evening primrose can however be a delicious and sweet part of many herbal tea recipes, and is delicious in addition to its supposed long list of potential health benefits. A simple evening primrose tea recipe includes adding a teaspoon or so of dried flowers and leaves to hot water and steeping for just over five minutes before straining and enjoying. The benefits of evening primrose tea are largely related to women's health, but there are many others to consider, the ten best of which can be found below! Brewing Guide: Bring water to a boil; Use 1 tablespoon per 8oz of water; Pour boiling water over the tea; Steep 3 minutes; Use the same leaves 2 times; 1oz tea makes: approx 35 cups.
