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evening primrose oil

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evening primrose oil
one of the few plant oils containing ?-linolenic acid. Obtained from seeds of Oenothera biennis, it is used for its anti-inflammatory effects in the treatment of skin diseases.


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My basic supplement program includes vitamin C, trace minerals (vanadium, germanium, selenium, tungsten, tin), common minerals (zinc, manganese, magnesium, calcium), B vitamins (with extra thiamin, B6, and B12), vitamin A, evening primrose oil (omega-6s), marine lipids (omega-3s), OPC-3s, and vitamin E.
I frequently suggest evening primrose oil for skin conditions (including brittle nails and hair), arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and premenstrual syndrome," he says on drweil.
Of the midwives who used herbal preparations, 63 percent used red raspberry leaf, 93 percent used castor oil, and 60 percent used evening primrose oil.
 
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