Evening primrose. Medicinal properties and contraindications in gynecology for women. Oil, herb capsule

Evening Primrose - a beautiful ornamental plant, fragrant flowers that bloom in the twilight. The unique healing properties of plants attract the attention of scientists and physicians around the world.

The spectrum of effects of herbs, flowers and seeds is very wide, covering hormonal, endocrine, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders and brain function. But folk and official medicine is rightly called primrose is "female" medicine.

Features

Evening primrose has many alternative names: primrose, wild orchid, Rapunzel. The official classification of the plant is called evening primrose is a biennial (Oenothera biennis), that Latin is translated as "Night candle."

Most people's names also describe the feature of the growing evening primrose, which flowers bloom at sunset and close with the onset of the next day. The name "primrose" plant received for the shape of the leaves, it is very similar to the animal's ears.

botanical description

Evening Primrose - perennial herb, belonging to the family of kipreyny. Adult plant height can reach 2 meters, but is usually limited to 60-80 cm. In this thick at base, fleshy roots dug into the soil no more than 20 cm. Erect stems, as well as all above, part of the evening primrose densely covered with soft hairs.

In the first year after the emergence of the ground forms a rosette of large leaves. Stem with peduncles appear in the second season.

Inflorescence-brush is formed at the upper end of each shoot. Evening primrose different bright, deep-yellow color of petals. There are also members of the species with white, blue and red color of buds. The roots and young leaves of the plant can be used in food, adding to soups and salads.

At home primrose, in North America, in the pre-Columbian era plant it was considered a remedy for all diseases.

In Europe, the flower was to XVII century, and spread as an unusual garden plant and strong drug. Today, evening primrose is found both wild species and horticultural crops on every continent. From European Russia to the Far East flower common as weeds growing along the roads, forming thickets along the banks of rivers.

Which is often used for medicinal purposes

Evening primrose oil, medicinal properties which have been known since the culture of the North American Indians for medicinal purposes used wholly, from the roots to the tops. Evening primrose leaves used as food, seed prepared medication for the stomach and healing, flowers brewed as a tea firming.

Basal leaves of herbaceous plants are large, oval, tapering to the petiole. Shoots grow on plates is much smaller, have the shape of a narrow lancet. The leaves grow on stems are alternate, without stalks and sit framed on the edge of the small teeth.

The upper part of the shoot surmounted flower buds which with the beginning of flowering disclosed alternately replacing faded.

Evening primrose flowers are bisexual, big, reach 5 cm in diameter. 4 yellow bud form lobe-shaped heart. Maturation of numerous small seeds is uneven from September till the frost, they ripen in tetrahedral fruit-boxes measuring about 2 cm.

collection

Collect medicinal raw materials should be away from the tracks and urban pollution. Green part of spring primrose cut in spring, before blooming flowers. The best properties have upper 10-15 cm of shoots. The flowers are harvested, plucking individual drop buds without damaging the brush, or whole shoots with leaves and buds.

Seeds collected from convenient matured bolls in the early autumn. The root of evening primrose is best to dig out after wilting entire aboveground part in preparing flower beds for winter. If necessary use the underground part, harvested in early spring. Roots acquire valuable properties just a year after planting, the plants, it is best to harvest them from the second season.

How to prepare

Whole shoots is desirable to lay in the shade outdoors or hung for drying small bundles. Separately collected leaves and buds can quickly dry up, spilling raw material with a thin layer on baking, laid by a clean paper or cloth. Receive quality feedstock can warming buds and leaves the oven at a temperature of 100 ° C.

Seeds left in the boxes to complete drying of the wall. Immature corn can reach the necessary standard and become loose. After extracting the seed from cheholchike they are dried again separately. The roots spread out on a cloth or paper, and keep long in the air, without access to direct sunlight.

You can accelerate the process by placing a raw material in the oven and podvyalivaya at a temperature not higher than +40 ° C.

At full drying of roots lose up to 80% by weight, fractured, and not when bent springy. Evening primrose oil is obtained from the seeds by pressing. Consuming process and has a small yield of the final product. Therefore, evening primrose oil is better to buy in pharmacies, where the product is subject to mandatory certification.

Storage

Qualitatively, the dried leaves and flowers can be packaged in a glass container with a tight-fitting lids. Roots well kept in packages made of thick paper or canvas bags in a dry place. The liquid extract (oil) contained in a dark, cool place, it is better to put it in the fridge.

The shelf life of the medicinal plant evening primrose:

• leaves and flowers - 12 months;
• roots - 24 months;
• Oil - 6 months;
• capsules with the extract (pharmacy) - 24 months.

Any sign of damage to materials (discoloration, odor, consistency) primula used for treatment impossible.

Chemical composition

Evening primrose exhibits therapeutic properties in accordance with a unique composition, the main components of which are gamma-linolenic (Omega-3) and linoleic (Omega 6) acids. Most rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids of the oil from the seeds of the plant. The rest of the evening primrose contain valuable fats in lower concentrations, but have a lot of other useful components.

The components of evening primrose oil, and their main characteristics:

vitamin E	About 40 mg per 100 g of crude product	Inhibit the oxidation processes in the tissues, decrease cholesterol, to protect blood vessels, heart and eye muscles are essential in a variety of metabolic reactions.
Gamma-linolenic acid	About 14%	Involved in the regeneration of brain tissue, the epidermis, is necessary for hair growth, is responsible for bone health, support reproductive function.
linoleic acid	More than 70%	Relieves inflammation and rejuvenates cells, stabilizes the nervous system, stimulates the production of serotonin.
oleic acid	To 10 %	Antioxidant, prevents the absorption of cholesterol, stimulates the growth of nerve cells, normalizes the blood vessels and the heart, lowers blood pressure
palmitic acid	7%	Antioxidant, stimulating its own production of collagen, elastin, hyaluronate, slows the aging process of tissues.
stearic acid	Until 3 %	Involved in the construction of brain tissue, it extends the life of cells and prevents them from withering away, is responsible for the elasticity of the skin, its moisture.

As part of the evening primrose oil discovered plant estrogens that provide value to the medicinal plants of the female body.

Green parts, flowers, roots have such valuable substances:

• vitamin C;
• quercetin, kampferol and their compounds;
• tannins;
• Micro and macro elements: sodium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, selenium;
• amino acids and polysaccharides.

Flowers have a high presence of sitosterol (located in other parts of the plant), providing the yellow petals. The substance capable of reducing the "harmful" cholesterol without affecting "useful".

medicinal properties

Another South American Indians are widely used for medical purposes primrose. All of the herbs, including seeds, used for bleeding (external and internal), digestive problems, colic, headaches, colds, skin diseases and women's ailments. Extracting oil from the fruit, evening primrose and cooking hoods began much later than in Europe.

Evening primrose today officially recognized as medicine in Finland, Poland, France, Canada, Germany, as a medicament. In these countries, the culture is grown for the production of directionally medical materials. The most pronounced curative effect of seed oil High impact on the whole person's metabolism.

Pharmacy extract evening primrose official medicine recommends that under such conditions:

• eczema, psoriasis, acne;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis;
• risk of thrombosis;
• vascular disorders;
• expressed premenstrual syndrome;
• breast and chest pain in women;
• Heavy flows menopause.

Included in the evening primrose plant estrogen analogues in combination with tocopherol make drugs from plants essential for women's health.

Butter and homemade products from the plant are used in gynecology, mammalogy, endocrinology, dermatology, for the correction of a multitude of disease states. As the drug supports, primrose oil used in the course of treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

The use of evening primrose for women:

1. The decrease in premenstrual pain, unstable regulation loop.
2. Treatment of hormone dependent gynecological disorders (endometriosis, polyps, cysts).
3. As anti-inflammatory for joint pathologies, in particular autoimmune nature (rheumatoid arthritis).
4. Varicose veins, vagina, external genitals and rectum.
5. The content of vitamin B6 and tocopherol in combination with phytohormones eases symptoms of menopause: hot flashes, fever, sweating, mood swings, nervousness, rapid aging of the skin.

Internal use of evening primrose is absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy except in cases of forced induction of labor activity. Such an application can only be prescribed by a doctor and takes place under the supervision of a gynecologist. In other cases even limit the external application of preparations based on evening primrose.

During breastfeeding destination grass should be avoided, carefully assessing the likelihood of risk to the child. With care, the dosage used topically primrose. The active ingredients (particularly phytoestrogens) penetrate through the skin and into the bloodstream may be found in human breast milk.

Contraindications to receiving

Individual intolerance primrose composition may cause serious consequences (anaphylactic shock) in the use of even small doses of oil or household medicinal formulations. Therefore, before the treatment is required to conduct a skin test for sensitivity, and the first internal reception start with a few drops, the tracking response in the body for several hours.

Do not recommend to combine the reception primrose with such drugs:

• drugs to lower blood pressure;
• anticoagulants (coumadin, warfarin);
• cordial, without consulting a doctor;
• drugs for schizophrenia;
• in parallel with fenotizianami.

Evening primrose therapeutic properties exhibits at pharmaceuticals. By its dosage should be treated carefully. The maximum safe amount of oil inside the hoods doctors call 7g per day. Excess disposable standards and long-term use can cause symptoms of overdose.

Side effects of primrose and symptoms of overdose are the same: weakness, dizziness, nausea, retching, bowel disorder, rash, headache. Therefore, the appearance has several warning signs should be discontinued. Symptoms disappear on their own, usually within a day.

Absolutely contraindicated evening primrose treatment under such conditions:

• the first 30 weeks of pregnancy;
• liver disease;
• diabetes.

Evening primrose oil for internal reception can amplify different localization of bleeding, reduce blood pressure. Psoriasis treatment is carried out solely under the supervision of a physician.

Methods of treatment

Evening primrose, whose properties vary depending on the dosage form, in the home prepared in several ways.

Herbal tea

The beverage prepared from the dried leaves, inflorescences, or mixtures thereof.

Preparation:

1. Measure 20 g of raw material is kneaded by hand.
2. Brewed dry weight as tea 300 ml of boiling water.
3. Defend the solution 30 minutes, then filtered off from the precipitate.

Drink twice a day courses for 15 days with a hormonal imbalance, severe menopause, hematopoietic disorders. Single dose helps eliminate spasms, has expectorant action, stabilizes the nervous system.

decoction

The roots of plants difficult to give the nutrients, so they are subjected to more prolonged treatment.

Cooking broth:

1. Crushed dried raw materials are measured 1 tbsp. l.
2. Place the powder from the roots into the cooking utensils primrose, pour 200 ml of cold water.
3. Slowly brought to reflux, under warming tomyat not longer than 5 minutes.
4. Insist broth, covered for about an hour.

Strained take part portions before each meal, drinking the entire amount for the day.

Tincture

Alcoholic extract of evening primrose is faster than the aqueous extracts, but may be contraindicated due to the presence of alcohol. The drug has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant effect, is used in severe diarrhea.

To prepare the mixed powder, and chopped raw material quality vodka in a ratio of 1: 5, is poured into a glass container and tightly sealed. Defend the mixture for at least 15 days, periodically shaking the contents. Accepted 20-30 drops depending on the state, but not more than 4 times a day.

Oil

This form of the drug is difficult to obtain at home, so for the treatment of pharmaceutical use options means. Permissible spice vegetable fat cold dishes, ensuring the absence of an overdose, using no more than 1 hour. l. 1 day.

The oil provides the body with essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, which has a positive effect on all functions and organs.

Apply the extract as nervous disorders, for improving brain functions stabilizing emotional background. Evening primrose oil drink for 1 h. l. a day for half an hour before meals. In the absence of contraindications, it is permissible to mix the agent with honey to improve the taste.

The use of traditional medicine

Evening primrose medicinal properties are manifested not only for the female body. Efficacy of evening primrose with male diseases is not officially confirmed. However, folk medicine makes extensive use of infusions, decoctions, extracts for people of any age and gender.

When mastitis and PMS

the effectiveness of evening primrose oil has been experimentally confirmed in clinical trials in 2010 on early stages of fibro-cystic type of mastitis, and chest pain, as part of premenstrual syndrome. The daily intake of 3 g of evening primrose oil (capsules) significantly reduces pain, "engorgement" breast before the onset of menstruation, prevents the formation of cysts, tumors, abscesses.

When ovarian cysts

Infusion, tea and herb broth evening primrose is used to treat cystic formations in the early stages. A more advanced form pathology use the seeds, the water warmed in a water bath for about 15 minutes.

Receiving means for every 20 ml after 3 h. For successful treatment will take at least 30 days of regular intake of funds, then be sure to confirm the effectiveness of the treatment your doctor.

In endometriosis and infertility

If the cause of infertility is recognized as insufficient uterine endometrial thickness, evening primrose helps build the necessary fabric for successful conception. For successful treatment, often require multiple courses of decoction prepared with the addition of color. The same treatment is indicated in the diagnosis of endometriosis.

Accepted prepared by a conventional recipe, a glass of 1 times a day. Continue to drink a decoction of 14 days, make a break for a month and repeat the treatment before pregnancy. If in any doubt about the fact that conception has occurred, receiving end to confirm.

In preparation for childbirth

Women can be appointed as evening primrose reception starting at 34 weeks of pregnancy to prepare the muscles and ligaments, the gradual softening of the cervix. Tool greatly simplifies and accelerates the generic activities, surface treatment of the vagina reduces the likelihood of fractures.

Take evening primrose oil as in preparation for the birth of the scheme:

• 34 weeks - 500 mg per day;
• after 36 weeks - 1000 mg;
• 38 weeks prior to the labor contractions - 1500 mg.

On the recommendation of the gynecologist start date of the preparation can be moved to an earlier time. Some conditions require the appointment primrose starting from 24 weeks of pregnancy.

joint pain

evening primrose oil helps to relieve chronic pain in the joints, including autoimmune nature. Means are inside of 500-6000 mg per day, based on the severity of the condition. Under the supervision of a physician is, treatment can last up to six months. Topical application has no therapeutic effect and may cause overheating inflamed areas.

Drugs from the pharmacy

Available oil, evening primrose presented in two forms: the base (for external application) and preparations designed for oral administration. To use basic oil inside is prohibited. Extract of evening primrose often sold in capsules, which eliminates errors in dosing, easier reception, eliminates the odor and taste. The capsules have a different dosage from 450 to 1300 mg.

A convenient form for internal reception is encapsulated drug, often produced at a dosage of 500 mg. Use of evening primrose extract from 1 to 5 capsules per day, swallowing with food. After every 2 weeks of treatment is necessary to make the same the duration of treatment interruption.

Popular supplements of evening primrose:

• Ginokomfort (60 capsules), the Russian manufacture;
• evening primrose oil (60 or 180 capsules) from Solgar (USA);
• Arabian Secrets - mixture primrose oils and Argan (15 capsules), produced in Russia from Arabian feedstock;
• primrose oil from the American manufacturer Nature's Bounty (60 capsules of 1000 mg).

on oily extract prices depend on the place of production, dosage, number of capsules per box and range from 250 to 1500 rubles. Liquid Natural evening primrose oil for oral administration may not be less than 800 rubles per 100 ml, as the raw material is a rare, and the production energy consumption and gives a small yield.

Evening primrose in cosmetology

Evening primrose medicinal properties are also manifested when administered topically. Seed oil, due to the high concentration of gamma-linoleic acid, nourishes, regenerates, moisturizes the skin. Regular application maintains flexibility and elasticity of tissues, tightens facial contours, rejuvenates.

Mask for the face

The use of evening primrose in the home cosmetics provides lasting cushioning effect moderately whitens and evens skin tone. High regenerating properties make it possible to quickly restore the upper layers of the epidermis after a chemical peel or a deep mechanical cleaning.

Universal mask is prepared by mixing an extract of primula with any base oil in a ratio of 1: 1. Agent is applied to the face, neck, décolleté, hands and any problem areas of the body. The mask is left to act from 15 minutes to 1 hour. Wash off with warm water. The procedure can be repeated as needed or courses for 10 in 10 days.

Lotion from Primrose

For this recipe will need primrose seeds - the most valuable on the composition of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals of the plant.

Preparation of lotion:

1. Grind 2 tablespoons. l. seeds in a mortar.
2. Pour powder 100 ml of boiling water.
3. Warm on a steam bath for about 5 minutes.
4. Cool and filter the broth.
5. Keep in refrigerator, tightly stoppering capacity after application.

Means wipe the skin several times a day, providing a deep cleansing, nutrition of tissues. After a few days of application of reduced precipitation, evens out skin tone. After 10-15 days, it normalizes the sebaceous glands, increases elasticity.

Primula hair

To improve nutrition, restore damaged hair structure, eliminating dry flaking on the scalp evening primrose oil is mixed into the shampoo's Skin ready means. Add a few drops of extract in 50 ml of a commercially available composition. Use enriched means the usual way.

Primrose oil is rubbed into the scalp to enhance hair growth, nutrition and stimulation bulbs. With abundant loss, the procedure is carried out 2-3 times a week. When chemical or thermal damage to the hair before rinsing comb mask distributing oil along the full length to tip and leave a towel for 30-60 minutes.

seborrhea treatment

Dandruff is used not only with primrose oil formulations. Decoctions of any parts of the plant are regularly used for rinsing after washing, give lasting therapeutic effect on seborrhea. Hair follicles and get extra food, a cosmetic effect is noticeable after only a few uses. For the treatment of rinsing is carried out every 3 consecutive days no less than a month.

Evening Primrose - not only an ornamental plant with beautiful blooming night. Because of the unique balance of fatty acids and vitamin E, the plant is called the universal "female" elixir.

Medicinal properties of the flower compete with effective official drugs and rarely cause side effects. Based on evening primrose oil provide dietary supplements and folk medicine uses all parts of the plant for the extension of youth, preservation of beauty and health.

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