MARYA OF THE WOOD Evening Primrose flowers have been a culinary delight for centuries and are still used in salads and other edibles. The oil crafted from pressed seeds is well-known in the herbal community. The benefits of Evening Primrose tea are numerous.
Like many other plants, the leaves and flowers receive far less attention. Evening Primrose is a delicious and sweet addition to many herbal tea recipes. In addition to its flavor, it offers a long list of potential health benefits.
To create an Evening Primrose tea blend, add a teaspoon of dried flowers and leaves to hot water and steep for just over five minutes; strain and enjoy. This is both a beverage and healing tea. As indicated in the outline below, this plant has many health benefits.
1. Brings About Labor: Perhaps one of the plant's best-known uses is starting labor. However, it's crucial to speak to a healthcare provider / midwife / physician before exploring any pregnancy-related benefits of Evening Primrose tea so that complications, risks, or other precautions can be fully understood.
2. PMS Symptoms: Fatty acids found in the plant are attributed to the positive health effects of Evening Primrose. Specifically, women may not have enough of the fatty acids in their bodies, and the supposed ability of the plant to increase these levels is thought to help with many of the symptoms of menstruation. In fact, as a food source, one of the most prolific uses of the plant is to provide nutritionally appropriate fatty acids.
3. Inflammation: Evening Primrose tea may also reduce painful inflammation, often present in certain conditions such as eczema and arthritis. Though further study is necessary to determine Evening Primrose's role in addressing the symptoms of inflammation, its nutritionally valuable and naturally occurring compounds are evident.
4. Nerve Damage: Though most studies relate to the oil procured from the plant's seeds, the benefits of Evening Primrose tea brewed from its flowers and leaves may provide similar benefits. Some studies have linked a reduction in diabetes-related nerve damage symptoms when used over extended periods.
5. Osteoporosis: Research on Evening Primrose's role relating to bone loss is limited. However, the plant's abundance of fatty acids may make it a vital component in the research conducted so far, which indicates positive results in elders with this common condition. Further studies are being conducted on the benefits of Evening Primrose in addressing and reducing bone loss.
6. Breast Pain: Evening Primrose may help reduce uncomfortable breast pain if used for three to six months. This is another health benefit related to women's health.
7. Weight Loss: Evening Primrose contributes to healthy weight loss. One study found that over four months, capsules containing the herbal remedy led to weight loss in some women.
8. Dyslexia: Few herbs have been studied regarding mental performance in children. Evening Primrose has been observed as helpful in children with dyslexia by improving their mental performance. These cognitive benefits may be further studied to better comprehend their effectiveness. There is credibility to the herb's historic use in various aspects of mental health.
9. Raynaud's Disease: Characterized by circulation problems, Raynaud's disease can be uncomfortable and even painful in some sufferers. Although not associated with affecting temperature or blood flow, some studies indicate that Evening Primrose may relieve symptoms.
10. Blood Pressure Reduction: Like many other benefits of Evening Primrose tea, pregnant women and women in general seem to have the most to gain from the ancient herbal remedy. This is again evident in the herb's use in reducing the blood pressure of pregnant women. However, it's now thought that the herb may be more generally helpful to maintain healthy blood pressure for those who are not pregnant.
Brewing Guide
• Boil 8 ounces of water
• Place 1 tablespoon fresh / 1 teaspoon dried blossoms/leaf in a tea strainer
• Pour (just under boiling) water into your vessel, covering plant matter
• Steep 5 -10 minutes
• Leaf and flower may be brewed twice.
Enjoy! I recommend collecting the blossoms daily as they come and go quickly.
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