Common Evening Primrose: Edible, Medicinal & Other Uses

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Common Evening Primrose
Oenothera biennis
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[@julyortega4895]

This plant kept coming up in my yard and I always pulled it but today I used the Plant Identify App and found out it is Common Evening-Primrose. Your video has saved me from pulling up such a vital plant that blessed my garden space and it’s now Growing freely in my yard!! Bonus!! Thank you! I appreciate you for sharing your passion with us newbies...😂🤗👌

[@DonitaThompson]

The MYSTERY of the 5-foot tall yellow flowering plants in my front yard is solved! Have been trying to figure out what they were for months now. Was outside last night about 11pm and the yellow flowers were bursting all over. Googled "night blooming Calif flowers." Happy to learn they are medicinal (flowers, roots, leaves), a biennial, and my bees & hummingbirds love them, especially at sunrise! It's the little things that get me through life, friends...

AtTheCoast glad I could be of assistance. Thanks for stopping by.

[@marvabrissett7404]

Ok i will take your call you talking to friend in Bahamas and the undershirts size of the day will that be ok

[@codyr4073]

Use that shit ure body will thank u i just found out they bloom at night amazed

[@bamasher4384]

You are awesome!!! Im so impressed...i just SUBSCRIBED! After searching the internet and 7 "identify" books and 2 plant identify apps, your video was ultimately the final authority. You answered every detail that all others failed to do. Well done friend!!!! I now know without a doubt that i have evening primrose. Thank you

Thank you.

[@prosperitypartners2585]

Oh there are alot more medicinal purposes and warnings you should give with this plant. This plant is a potent medicine for feminine issues such as to treat PMS pain and breast tenderness, but shouldn't be taken if you have endometriosis because it contains estrogen, its amazing at stopping hot flashes from menopause. Is medically proven to help induce labor (therefore do not injest the oil if you are pregnant unless trying to induce labor)

[@denisabowling637]

Can you please tell me how I can use mine to make myself something for my menopause my hot flashes are the worst and I want to utilize my plant 🙏🏻

[@denisabowling637]

Also what are some of the warnings ?

[@diannamichaels5803]

WOW! Thanks, Mike. Great info and even more good stuff on your website so I don't need to take so many notes! I absolutely LOVE my Oenothera biennis plants and wanted to do more with them than collect, save and share the seeds. Now I can, thanks to your in-depth information. Thanks again!

I'm glad you liked my videos and website, you are very welcome.

[@ibpn4284]

this video is nicely done, with a great description, clear and detailed close ups of the plant, flower, leaves and habitat. just what a novice needs. thanks.

+Ibpn You are very welcome and thank you for the complement! It means a lot!

[@emilymartin2072]

Excellent video. Love the detail to ID

[@LeaRahaelGirma]

Thank you!

[@ICanSayKatarina]

these are all over my backyard. i ben living in this location for 2-3 years and this is the 1st time im seeing them. thank you for this video. I wonder if you can uses the flowers as a tea

[@debbiehall6616]

Thank you

[@veronicabe7902]

thanks, you are so nice and informational. and i will visit y again soon.

Thank you Veronica.

[@Dezertroze43]

Thank you so much. Great info.

You are welcome.

You are welcome.

[@radouaneny]

Great video

Thank you

[@dougmann66]

thanks man !!!

dougmann66 anytime, thanks for watching.

[@ammorales1524]

I think I have this in my garden. But my plant id app on my cell is having difficulty. Can you help me ID it? Here’s a photo. Thanks much! Sorry I can’t attach a photo.😌

[@SantisandKisin]

if u boil that long u gonna lose all the goodies

[@lindaklein5056]

Can you use the leaves to make tea as well as can you use the flowers for teas ?

[@robinw7985]

I have a question . I live in the state of Arkansas. Are there different types or look a likes of evening primrose ?

[@Life_Is_Hilarious]

Does the same apply for cutleaf evening primrose ?

[@priyadharshinis4523]

We want the plant.where it can be available

[@iv0dog]

Can these flowers be deadheaded for more blooms?

[@lilytherotty7884]

Great Video! I have a question for you, I have tons of Stemless Evening Primrose Lavauxia triloba growing all thru my gardens and love them, I know these are the same family, but I can't seem to find any info if they have the same benefits medicinally as the Common Evening Primrose? Not sure if you can help me with this. Thank you!

Hi Heather, thanks for the complement and for using the scientific name so I can get you the right info. Here is what I found: Stemless Evening Primrose (Lavauxia triloba, or as science likes to change things, now called Oenothera triloba) was used externally by the Zuni Indians as an ingredient for "schumaakwe cakes" or rheumatism and swelling. They also ground the roots and used it as food, which is unfortunately what wikipedia has to say about it as well, sorry. Unfortunately that is all I could find so far with no references from western or eastern herbalism. If I come across something useful I will pass on the info. I Hope this helps.

[@lilytherotty7884]

Plight to Freedom Thank you! so very much appreciated. will keep subscribed for more great stuff

My pleasure Heather Pixiedust. I love your name, it reminds me of the stories my grandmother used to tell me. ;)

[@lilytherotty7884]

Plight to Freedom ahhh thank you! I am a nature loving free spirit, fits my soul.

Aye, I'm sure it does.

[@chelwesch68]

Evening primrose oil is great for PMS

[@yp1318]

You don't need to cook the root you can eat them raw

[@marinadoerksen8107]

Please, turn down the music!😂

[@silverraven2017]

Thank you!