Main benefits

The Synergy Effect:

Evening Primrose Oil is a premier botanical source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), an essential Omega-6 fatty acid that plays a pivotal role in the body's structural and regulatory functions. Unlike other Omega-6 fats that must be converted by the body (a process easily disrupted by stress, poor diet, or aging), the pre-formed GLA in Evening Primrose Oil bypasses this bottleneck, serving as a direct building block for beneficial prostaglandins. These localized messenger molecules are critical for regulating the inflammatory response, supporting the normal function of the female reproductive system during the menstrual cycle, and maintaining the structural integrity, moisture, and elasticity of the skin. By providing a direct source of this rare fatty acid in its natural lipid matrix, Evening Primrose Oil creates optimal conditions for hormonal comfort, skin hydration, and cellular resilience-working synergistically to maintain overall wellness and constitutional vitality.

Connection to Traditional Chinese Medicine:

From a TCM perspective, the rich, lubricating, and hormonally harmonizing nature of Evening Primrose Oil operates at the intersection of Liver Qi, Blood, and Yin. The Liver is responsible for the smooth, unobstructed flow of Qi and stores the Blood, functions that are profoundly challenged during the menstrual cycle. When Liver Qi Stagnation occurs - often manifesting as premenstrual tension, breast tenderness, and emotional frustration - the anti-spasmodic and regulatory qualities of GLA help to soothe the Liver and restore the smooth, downward flow of energy. Simultaneously, the dense, oily nature of this botanical extract directly nourishes Blood Deficiency and Yin Deficiency, gently moistening internal dryness (often seen as dry skin, brittle hair, or mild hot flashes) without generating cloying Dampness. The Liver in Chinese Medicine is the general of the body’s emotional and reproductive rhythms, while Yin and Blood form the cooling, anchoring foundation that prevents the upward flaring of Heat. This formula helps maintain the vital connections between emotional evenness, hormonal comfort, and the stable, moistening foundation of Yin and Blood that supports feminine vitality.

This product complies with EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims and meets NVWA requirements for food supplements in the Netherlands.


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TCM traditional Chinese Patents do not work immediate, it takes some time before you (and your organs) will experiences the benefits. We advice always to use minimum 1 packing and then evaluate with your prescriber!
This product is a dietary (food) supplement, to be taken as directed by a qualified practitioner. It is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Not to replace a varied diet. Not to be taken if nursing or if pregnant. Not to be consumed continuously for longer than 3 months.

Weinsch Evening Primrose Oil Softgel (Qi Stagnation, Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency) is based on the foundational principles of Orthomolecular Medicine and Evidence-Based Lipid Biochemistry, rooted in the systematic chemical investigations into polyunsaturated fatty acids and their physiological roles from the early-to-mid 20th century. Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) was first used medicinally by Native American peoples - particularly the Ojibwe - who applied poultices of the whole plant for skin conditions and used the seeds and roots as food and medicine for centuries before European contact, while its key active constituent gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, was formally identified and characterised in the 1940s, with its critical role as a direct precursor to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) and subsequently to series-1 prostaglandins (PGE1) elucidated by biochemist David Horrobin in the 1970s and 1980s, establishing the biochemical rationale for its use in conditions associated with impaired delta-6-desaturase enzyme activity. Within scientific nutritional, dermatological, and gynaecological literature, this specific cold-pressed lipophilic oil - standardised to a minimum of 8–10% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) alongside linoleic acid (LA) - is described as a strategy to "bypass impaired delta-6-desaturase conversion to directly supply DGLA as a substrate for anti-inflammatory prostaglandin E1 synthesis," "support epidermal barrier function and transepidermal water retention through restoration of skin lipid composition," and "modulate cyclical hormonal prostaglandin activity to support comfort across the luteal phase" in accordance with current biochemical, dermatological, and reproductive endocrinological theory. These descriptions belong to the modern empirical system of nutritional lipid science and refer to the support of validated physiological mechanisms rather than the "movement of stagnant Qi," "nourishment of Blood," or "replenishment of Yin fluids" found in traditional energetic systems.

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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) & Cyclical Mastalgia — Smoothing Qi Stagnation
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6718646/

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

Clinical trials and systematic reviews demonstrate that evening primrose oil is a highly effective, safe first-line treatment for cyclical mastalgia (breast pain) and PMS, significantly reducing pain severity compared to placebo.


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Atopic Dermatitis & Eczema — Nourishing Blood and Yin
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3930832/

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

Randomized placebo-controlled trials show that EPO significantly improves the Eczema Area Severity Index (EASI) and SCORAD indices, gradually reducing pruritus (itching), erythema, and skin oozing.


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Menopausal Hot Flashes & Night Sweats — Enriching Yin Deficiency
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23625331/

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

A randomized clinical trial involving menopausal women demonstrated that 6 weeks of oral EPO supplementation significantly decreased the severity of hot flashes and night sweats while improving daily life interference scores, including social activities and sexuality.

For Evening Primrose Oil Softgel, take 1 tablet 1 time per day. These should be taken with or before meal.

Total pieces in package: 120 tablets

Dosage: 1 tablet

Frequency: 1 time a day with or before meal


Side effects

Mild dizziness or headache

Mild gastrointestinal discomfort


Allergies

Individuals allergic to any of the herbal ingredients should avoid use. Discontinue immediately if any allergic reactions, such as rash, itching, or swelling, occur.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Gelatin (Beef or Pork)

Pollen-related

Soy


Avoid medicine interactions

Anticoagulants or Antiplatelet Drugs

Anticonvulsants or Anti-Seizure Medications

Blood Pressure Medications (Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors)

Hormonal Therapies (hormone replacement therapy, corticosteroids)

Immunosuppressants

NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Naproxen)

Oral Contraceptives and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)


Precautions

Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs.

Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medications or receiving other medical treatments.

Do not use in cases of heavy menstrual bleeding or any condition involving active bleeding.

Keep out of reach of children.

Only to be used by children under adult supervision.

Not suitable for if you suffer from digestive problems.

Consult your herbalist or doctor before use if you have high blood pressure, or if you are children, old or very weak.


Indemnification

This product is a dietary supplement, and should only be used as prescribed by a qualified acupuncturist, herbalist, phyto- or TCM therapist. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. Always consult a qualified doctor or healthcare professional before using this. A healthy lifestyle is important, as is a varied, balanced diet, for which supplements are not a substitute.

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