Evening Primrose
Size: 8 oz Bag
(Latin Name: Oenothera biennis)
(Also known as: Moonlight Flower, Womb Weaver, The Balancer of Hormones)
Brief History & Origin
Evening Primrose is the Herb of Hormonal Harmony and Moon Medicine, blooming gently at dusk with pale yellow petals that open in the moonlight, symbolizing feminine cycles, intuition, and healing. Native to North America, Evening Primrose has been used by Indigenous healers for centuries to soothe inflammation, nourish the womb, and bring balance to the reproductive system.
This sacred plant carries the wisdom of cycles and rhythms, teaching us to honor our hormonal tides, menstrual flow, and emotional ebbs and surges. Its oil, pressed from the tiny seeds, is known today as a powerful source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid that nourishes the skin, joints, and endocrine system.
Health & Healing Benefits
The Body’s Ally
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Supports hormonal balance, especially in PMS, menopause, and menstrual irregularity
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Reduces breast tenderness, bloating, and mood swings associated with hormonal shifts
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Nourishes the skin, hair, and nails, helping with eczema, dryness, and acne
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Eases joint pain and inflammation—useful for arthritis and stiffness
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Supports fertility and reproductive health by nourishing uterine tissues and cervical fluids
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May assist in regulating blood pressure and promoting heart health
Spiritual & Energetic Uses
The Soul’s Companion
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Opens the sacral and heart chakras, aligning emotional cycles with divine timing
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Used in womb healing rituals, fertility work, and moon ceremonies
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Invoked to bring balance, ease, and softness to the emotional body
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Supports transition rites—maiden to mother, mother to crone, chaos to calm
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Symbolizes grace in the cycles of life, honoring both the darkness and the bloom
Best Ways to Use Evening Primrose
| Use |
Preparation |
Suggested Use |
| Evening Primrose Oil |
Take 500–1,300 mg daily (consult your practitioner for personalized dose) |
For hormonal balance, skin health, and joint support |
| Tea (Leaves/Flowers) |
Use the aerial parts in teas for gentle calming and womb nourishment
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For emotional support and cycle honoring |
| Topical Application |
Apply oil directly to skin for eczema, dryness, and inflammation
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For beauty rituals and healing touch |
| Spiritual Bath |
Add flowers or oil to bathwater for womb healing, moon rituals, or self-love ceremonies
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For emotional release and hormone harmony |
| Ritual Offering |
Place on altars during new moon, full moon, or fertility rites
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For softness, surrender, and sacred cycles |
GlassWing Organics Notes
At GlassWing Organics, Evening Primrose is included in womb wellness kits, skin-nourishing formulas, hormonal balancing blends, and moon ceremony offerings. We honor it as the flower of cycles and softness—a gentle guide for those navigating the sacred ebb and flow of womanhood and life’s transitions.
Safety & Precautions
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Generally safe for long-term use in moderate, balanced doses
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May interact with blood thinners—consult your healthcare provider if on medication
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Use with caution in individuals with seizure disorders
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Works beautifully when combined with Vitex (Chasteberry), Red Raspberry Leaf, or Nettle for full cycle support
Reflection or Affirmation
"With Evening Primrose, I honor my cycles. I embrace the softness of healing, the power of my womb, and the wisdom of the moon’s gentle bloom."
