Evening Primrose Oil [Paperback]

Judy Graham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1989

Here is the story of the remarkable evening primrose, and the uses to which the oil from its seeds can be put--one of the major ones being in the treatment of premenstrual tension.

It is a story which could turn out to be one of the most fantastic in plant history. Like foxglove (digitalis), cinchona bark (quinine) and rauwolfia (reserpine) it promises to take its place in the hall of fame of plants and herbs with important medicinal properties.

But, unlike these other natural products which are on the whole useful for one condition only, the oil of the evening primrose has properties which make it useful for a wide range of conditions

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HEALTH

Here is the story of the remarkable evening primrose, and the uses to which the oil from its seeds can be put--one of the major ones being in the treatment of premenstrual tension.

It is a story which could turn out to be one of the most fantastic in plant history. Like foxglove (digitalis), cinchona bark (quinine) and rauwolfia (reserpine) it promises to take its place in the hall of fame of plants and herbs with important medicinal properties.

But, unlike these other natural products which are on the whole useful for one condition only, the oil of the evening primrose has properties which make it useful for a wide range of conditions

About the Author

Judy Graham is an English author who has had Multiple Sclerosis for 20 years, but by following a variety of self-help techniques she has succeeded in stabilizing her condition and continues to work as a free-lance journalist in TV, radio, and the press.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press (March 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892812885
• ISBN-13: 978-0892812882
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #951,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Alternative Medicine > Healing

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Evening Primrose Oil - The promise of primrose, August 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Evening Primrose Oil (Paperback)

I read this book and thought it was excellent. The author discusses and explains research evidence explaining why a number of ailments occur and how EPO can help these. They include PMS, Benign Breast Disease, Heart Disease, Vascular Disorders, High Blood pressure, Obesity, Eczema, Asthma, Alleriges, Cystic Fibrosis, Hyperactive Children, Skin, Hair, Eyes, Mouth, Nails, Rheumatoid Arthritis and other Inflammatory disorders, MS, Schizophrenia, Alcoholism, Cancer. Overall, the book is written in an easy-to-read style and also includes the chemistry breakdown and dynamics of EPO in the body. It gives hope for healing where doctors and traditional medicine have left off. I personally suffer from MS symptoms and severe acne. Since reading Judy Graham's book I've started taking EPO regularly and have noticed a significant improvement in both conditions,again, where traditional medicine has not helped. Thank you Judy Graham for writing this book!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT BOOK!, June 7, 2005

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Carolyn Ash (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evening Primrose Oil (Paperback)

I have read many books on evening primrose, but Judy Graham's book is the absolute best! I have been recommending her book to my skin care clients for years; I even list it in the resource section of my book, Timeless Skin: Healthy Skin for a Lifetime. I have used and recommended her hangover cure (p. 86) for years with great results. And primrose for PMS has helped me over the years and many of my clients. Primrose is also great for acne, as she explains. This book has been an invaluable resource for me in my facial salons. Thank you Judy for writing such a timeless, essential guide about the magical evening primrose oil!

Carolyn Ash
carolynashskincare.com

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not very interesting, January 2, 2011

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Francisca (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evening Primrose Oil (Paperback)

I have a slightly older version of this book than shown here, with a different cover and a bit shorter too! I have to say that I found this book at times a bit difficult to follow and there doesn't seem to be any certainty about most of the results of treatments with Evening Primrose Oil. There is some useful and interesting information but that is all and the writer seems to think that saturated fats are the culprits of many problems, an opinion which, after having read quite a few books, I don't share.

I promised my sister-in-law that I would give her this book as a birthday present but I think that I am going to look for one by another author, maybe more updated too and have a quick look through myself to see if I might be interested in ordering one too! This said I do think that Evening Primrose Oil might be something worth trying!