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Evening primrose oil is the oil that’s extracted from the seeds of the yellow evening primrose wildflower, Oenothera biennis.
So what does evening primrose do in the body? Indigenous Americans would use the leaves and bark of the evening primrose plant for stomach complaints.
It’s believed to be safe for adults to take 500mg of evening primrose oil a day, and even, up to 1,300mg a day.
Evening primrose is a plant that’s most commonly found growing throughout Europe and North America.
It’s long been used for all sorts of medicinal purposes, with the Native Americas using the leaves, roots and seed pods to make remedies for bruises, wounds and skin problems.1
Keep reading to find out all about evening primrose oil, including what it does, the benefits of taking it and how much of it you should take.
Last updated: 6 September 2021