Health Benefits of Angelica

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  Benefits of Angelica:- Angelica is a widely cultivated, scented, northern European herb with fleshy, spindle-shaped roots, an erect stalk, and many greenish-yellow flowers arranged in an umbrella-like shape. The seeds are oblong and off-white. It is similar to and sometimes confused with the extremely toxic water hemlock, Cicuta maculata.  There are several recognized varieties of A. archangelica, wild and cultivated. In the US, Angelica atropurpurea often is cultivated in place of the European species. The oil has been used medicinally to stimulate gastric secretion and treat gas, and to topically treat rheumatic and skin disorders.  The Ayurvedic medical system suggests angelica for CNS effects. Angelica root, root powder, essential oil, and liquid extracts made from the herb are prepared and used traditionally. Angelica may have applications in treating epilepsy and anxiety; however, clinical trials are lacking to support therapeutic applications. Antioxidant activit...
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Benefits of Evening primrose oil

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 Evening Primrose oil:-Evening primrose oil, flowers and a bottle, isolated on white. Yellow evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) flowers and a small bottle with oil, cosmetics and stock photos

primrose is a plant that grows throughout Europe and parts of Asia and it is a native to North and South America. It contains yellow color flowers that open at sunset and close during the day. The oil from the seeds of evening primrose is extracted and used to make medicine.

A bottle of evening primrose oil with evening primrose flowers a. A bottle of evening primrose oil with oenothera biennis flowers, pods and seeds royalty free stock images
Benefits:
  1. It can help clear up acne:-
The Gamma-Linolenic Acid is thought to help acne by reducing skin inflammation and the number of skin cells that cause lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture. 
  1. It can help improve overall skin health:-
Evening primrose oil contains GLA which may help in improving the skin’s epidermis. As a result, it smoothens the skin and improves its elasticity, moisture, firmness, fatigue resistance. As per the study, GLA is necessary for ideal skin structure and function. Because the skin can’t produce GLA on its own, researchers believe taking GLA-rich EPO helps keep skin healthy overall. 
Evening primrose oil capsule,supplementary food. Evening primrose oil capsule,supplementary food royalty free stock image
  1. It may help relieve Premenstrual Syndrome symptoms:-
Evening primrose oil is highly effective in treating premenstrual syndrome symptoms, such as depression, irritability, bloating. Some studies have shown that some women experience PMS because they’re sensitive to normal prolactin levels in the body. GLA converts to a substance in the body  thought to help prevent prolactin from triggering PMS. 
  1. It may help reduce hot flashes:-
Evening primrose oil may reduce the severity of hot flashes, one of the most uncomfortable side effects of menopause. 
Evening primrose oil with evening primrose flowers. Evening primrose oil in a glass bowl, with blooming evening primrose in the foreground stock photo
  1. It may help reduce high blood pressure:-
It helps in reducing the risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy or preeclampsia, a condition that causes dangerously high blood pressure during and after pregnancy. 
  1. It may help improve heart health:-
Evening primrose oil is an anti-inflammatory agent and helps reduce blood cholesterol. Most people with heart disease have inflammation in the body, although there are no proper evidences to prove that inflammation causes heart disease. 
Bottles of St. John`s wort and evening primrose oil with a mix of medicinal herbs. Bottles of St. John`s wort and evening primrose oil with a mix of fresh royalty free stock photos
  1. It can help reduce nerve pain:-
Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of diabetes and other conditions. Older research has shown that taking linolenic acid helps reduce neuropathy symptoms, such as hot and cold sensitivity, numbness, tingling and weakness. 

                                                                                                                                    

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