Evening Primrose ( Oenothera biennis ) 1 L Container

🌼**Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)** is a versatile herb traditionally used in North American and European herbal medicine for supporting the skin, hormonal balance, and overall vitality. Historically valued for its nourishing seed oil, evening primrose has been used to ease inflammatory conditions, support reproductive health, and maintain healthy skin.

**Primary actions** include anti-inflammatory, emollient, mild nervine, and hormone-supportive effects. Evening primrose is commonly used for skin conditions such as eczema or dryness, hormonal balance during menstrual cycles, mild PMS symptoms, and general tissue nourishment. Its seeds are rich in essential fatty acids that support cell health and resilience.

**Affinities** include the skin, reproductive system, nervous system, and inflammatory pathways, with a strong relationship to hormonal balance, dryness, and tissue repair.

**Energetically**, evening primrose is warming, moistening, and nourishing. It gently restores vitality, softens tension, and supports balance in the reproductive and nervous systems.

**Contraindications:** Generally safe in moderate doses. Use cautiously if taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications. Avoid in cases of known allergy to the Onagraceae family.

**Growth cycle:** Evening primrose is a biennial that thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. In its first year, it produces a rosette of leaves and a deep taproot. In the second year, it sends up tall flowering stalks with yellow blooms that open in the evening. Seeds and flowering tops are harvested for medicinal or nutritional use, and the plant typically completes its life cycle after seed production.