AKA: King's Cureall, Oenothera biennia. Evening star, night willow herb, scabish

Wanted For:

Kidnapping PMS Syndromes
Aiding and abetting weight loss
Fighting blood pressure and high cholesterol
Rustling blood clotting platelets
Making bad skin go away

Suspected of:
Posing as a hormonal balancer

Last Seen

Last seen hanging out with other weeds throughout North America, it is a tough plant, with the ability to survive in a barren landscape, so do not let this plants pretty little nickname fool you. It may want you to think that it is a member of the dainty little primrose family, but is really a member of the notorious Willow Family. True to its name, the Evening Primrose only flashes its signature yellow flower at night, and dislikes showing itself in the daylight. Considered a weed, the Evening Primrose can also be found all over Europe, thanks to its ability to produce fertile seeds and stowaway on ships.

History

The Native Americans were the first to associate with this noxious plant, using it for a large number of “problems”. It was especially favored by the female population who liked to use it in order to deal with several different problems of a "feminine nature". Further investigation has revealed that the Evening Primrose is indeed a Don Juan of sorts, using its ample amounts of GLA (gamma linoleic acid) to help balance hormones and ease the various symptoms of PMS and menopause.

Later, after it stowed away to England, English Primrose, began operating under the name "King's
Cure-all" and soon found its way into many homes as a broad spectrum healer. Investigators now know that this little plant used its ample of amounts of this super beneficial fatty oil in order to successfully pass as a miraculous healer. Over the past couple of centuries, it has worn the hat of  asthmatic healer, dabbled in the art of healing gastrointestinal disorders and has even found work as a topical skin care aid.

Today, investigators believe that the oil derived from the Evening Primrose is now being used primarily to help promote hormonal balance and weight loss in women. It has also been seen helping clear up bad skin, deal with hangovers and alleviating the painful affect of arthritis.

If you suffer from any of the following symptoms:

• PMS
• Menopause
• Arthritis
• Headaches
• Poor Circulation
• Asthma
• Digestive problems

Then you to might want to join in the nationwide hunt for this elusive plant. It can be found in the form of a tincture, infusion, compress, ointment, essential oil or massage oil.

Warning:
Evening Primrose Oil had been shown to have negative affects on peple who suffer from schizophrenia

Evening Primerose Oil
You have probably have heard about it on the television or in a health related News Article. The health world is all abuzz about the beneficial affects of the GLA found in Evening Primrose Oil, especially when it comes to women’s health. Terms like gamma linolenic acid (which is what GLA is) might make you imagine that this stuff was brewed up in some mad health scientist’s laboratory when, in all actuality, this “miracle supplement” actually comes from a plant.

The Evening Primrose is also known as the King’s Cure-all and was first used by the Native Americans before the English began using it in the 17th Century. It is native to North and South America and it gets its name from its two most distinctive feature. First, it blooms in the early Evening and second its yellow flower looks a lot like a Primrose. Despite its pretty name, the Evening Primrose is actually a pretty tough little herb that likes to flourish is barren soil.  While it looks like the primrose, it is actually part of the willow family.

Back in the days, Evening Primrose was used as a sort of broad spectrum healer, helping to cure everything  from coughs to gas. However, what it was especially prized for was its ability to help alleviate the symptoms of PMS disorder.  Today, research has found that this oil works because of it high content of GLA. Researchers have found that Gamma Linolenic Acid acts as a balancing agent, helping your body to regulate fluctuating hormone levels, which is one of the underlying causes of PMS.

Researchers have also gone so far as to dub GLA as a “wonder substance” capable of heroic feats of health and healing. Unbalanced hormones are also underlying causes for cystic fibrosis and menopause, making it the ideal supplement for all women to take. Besides helping regulate hormones, GLA has also been found to help promote healthy weight loss. By taking Evening Primrose oil, both men and women who happen to be overweight can boost their metabolism and began to burn more calories. Achieving a healthy weight has a plethora of benefits including lower cholesterol and blood pressure, it will also lead to better blood flow  which can help alleviate hypertension and arthritis.

As you can see, taking this ancient cure-all is a win win for everyone. However, it is important to get your evening primrose oil from a qualified source with superior standards. GLA can break down in substandard oil and produce oxygenases which can then lead to inflammation.