Evening Primrose Oil｜HerbBB ingredient encyclopedia

Why supplement?

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Primary

Improves dryness of the skin barrier

Evening-primrose seed oil supplies γ-linolenic acid, which can be elongated to dihomo-γ-linolenic acid and then enter prostaglandin paths. Fatty-acid nutrition for dry skin and cyclic discomfort follows this path; people with winter cracking or atopic dryness often put this seed oil into barrier nutrition.

Primary

Eases premenstrual breast tenderness

In Western herbal tradition, seed-oil trials for premenstrual breast tenderness are mostly done on this plant. Some trials watch dry skin, premenstrual breast swelling, and mood scales; heterogeneity is high. People with regular cyclic discomfort often watch one to two cycles in a row.

How to take it?

With foodDepending on the product form, it may be taken with food or after a meal

Best timeMorning or midday, mainly

SolubilityFat-soluble

After continued use, reassess by how you feel and whether you still need it.

General wellnessTypical daily intake for general wellness: oil often 500–1,300 mg(GLA about 240–360 mg)

Specific needsTypical adult daily safety upper limit is about 3,000 mg of oil; people with bleeding risk or who are pregnant should ask a clinician first, and do not exceed this on your own long term.

How oftenUsually fine to use daily; adjust to personal need.

What to watch

Cautions

Seizure history, pregnancy, or bleeding tendency: ask a clinician before use.

Interactions

Anticoagulants
Antiepileptic drugs (evening primrose has seizure case reports)

Common side effects

· Some people may notice mild digestive or other discomfort.

Rare but important

· If discomfort persists or you worry about drug interactions, seek professional advice.

Long-term dependenceNo typical addiction evidence; do not exceed labeled amounts on your own long term.

Sources

These are institution pages you can check—not a certification of this ingredient.