TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Evening Primrose

TCM Nature: Neutral

TCM Taste: Pungent, Sweet

TCM Meridian Affinity: Kidney, Liver, Heart

Benefits:

· Improves fertility

·       Soothes skin

·       Treats Premenstrual Syndrome including cramping, mood swings, headaches, breast tenderness, excessive bleeding

·       Alleviates menopausal disorders including hot flushes, depression, headaches

·       Treats acne

·       Tonifies Yin

·       Reduces pain

·       Treats psoriasis and eczema

·       Moves Blood

Read how TCM and Acupuncture treat PCOS here.

Spirituality:

The name of the plant is somewhat unknown. Myths had it that it comes from the Greek word meaning “donkey catcher” or “wine seeker”. Some say it originates from a Latin word which means “a plant whose juices may cause sleep”.

Evening primrose has a close association with the moon as it blooms only in evenings and at night. They are often used in rituals and moon ceremonies for bringing in success in achievements and accomplishments.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• Supermarket Herbs - Chinese Barley, Job’s Tears, Coix Seed

• Supermarket Herbs - Saffron

• Supermarket Herbs - Frankincense

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

• Adrenal Fatigue

• Women’s Health: Menstrual Cycle and Intuitive Wisdom

• TCM Skin Health

Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.