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Evening Primrose | | Name : | Evening Primrose | | Latin : | Oenothera biennis L. | | Family : | Onagraceae | | Habitat : | Temperate regions of the Western Hemisphere. | | Picture : |  | | Description : | One of a family of the over 200 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials whose white,yellow, and reddish flowers are cultivated for their ornamental qualities.Evening primrose cannot be recommended for any of the above treatments until further research isconducted. | | Uses : | Initial tests of primrose seed oil have indicated that it may be of some use for weight loss,lowering blood cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, helping rheumatoid arthritis, relieving premenstrualpain, retarding multiple sclerosis, alleviating hangovers, curbing mastalgia (sore breasts), preventingcardiovascular disease, and treating atopic eczema. |
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