A source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) used in supplements (evening primrose oil is approx. 10% GLA).  It’s used therapeutically to treat eczema. Evening primrose oil is also touted as an alternative treatment for a number of other conditions, such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetic neuropathy, PMS and menopause – but evidence of its effectiveness for these conditions is mixed and inconclusive.

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