[Also known as Evening Primrose Oil or Primrose]
Oenothera biennis and other Oenothera species; see GLA
Origin: The seeds of a native American wildflower, containing 7 to 10 percent gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
Dosage: Capsules, oil and softgel; generally five 500-mg capsules per day. For rheumatoid arthritis, 540 mg daily to 2.8 g daily in divided doses. Evening primrose oil may take up to six months to work.
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Karen
05 May 2010, 08:56
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| I was taking Evening Primrose Oil but recently read in a Nursing
Pharmacology book that it actually lowers your immunity. With all of the
medications doing the same thing, and putting you at risk for infections, I
was afraid to continue it. |
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Verna
07 Jul 2009, 12:15
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| Evening Primrose Oil has been used to treat Psoriasis and other skin conditions for years. I find it seems to help lessen the psoriasit arthritis pain, too. I use it topically on the plaques, and take it internally twice a day. |
