Primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of this plant and has various health benefits. The primrose oil contains omega 6 fatty acids and linoleic acid and these two ingredients benefit us in various ways. The fatty acids help various body functions like regulating heart and absorption of insulin. These acids help reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It also helps in maintaining the normal body weight. The linoleic content in primrose oil helps reduce swelling and irritation of skin. Primrose oil is available in the market in the form of capsule or creams. The creams are meant for external use only. The creams for skin help rejuvenates the skin and have anti-aging properties. The primrose oil helps treatment of symptoms of various diseases. It is reported that primrose oil help relieve the irritability and depression during the premenstrual time period. Primrose oil is effective in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis and acne. Primrose oil is effective in relieving joint pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
