Description:
Evening primrose oil is acquired from wildflower from evening primrose plant, scientifically known as Oenothera biennis belongs to Onagraceae family. Evening Primrose is native to North America and it also grows in Europe and other part of South Hemisphere. Evening primrose plant is a herbaceous flowering plant , a circle of leaves grows close ground around evening primrose stems, its leaves grow on both sides of the stems at alternating levels and it has yellow flowers that bloom in the evening hence the name Evening Primrose. It growth reaches up to 10 cm to vigorous species grows to 3 meters
Extraction:
Evening primrose oil is obtained from seeds of Evening primrose plants through cold pressed method and partially refined method.
Composition:
Evening primrose is mainly constitutes of fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, amino acid and Vitamin E.
Properties:
Evening primrose oil is pale yellow to golden yellow in appearance and has characteristics odour.
Blending:
Evening primrose oil is nicely blends with other oils such as geranium, lavender, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, helichrysum oil etc.
Uses:
- It is used as food additives because of its many health benefits.
- It is effective against skin issues such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne due to contents an omega-6 fatty acid and gamma-liolenic acid.
- It is used in food as dietary source.
- It is used as ingredients of soaps and cosmetics.
- It is used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis as it eases joint pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis.
- It is used by women in pregnancy to prevent high blood pressure, shortening labor, starting labor and prevents late deliveries.
- It aids in menstruation issues such as premenstrual syndrome, breast pain, endometriosis, and symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes.
- It encourages immune system and natural defenses.
- It affects conduction of nerve impulses, regulating release and action of neurotransmitters and boosts transmission of nerve impulses and treats progressive brain disorder.
- It prevents diabetes associated nerve damage such as numbness, tingling, and loss of sensation in participants with mild diabetic neuropathy.
- It is used in treatment for multiple sclerosis as it minimizes inflammation associated with progressive nerve disorder.
- It promote blood flow due to its gamma linoleic acid , effectively treats male impotence, compromised circulation leading to impaired penile blood flow and improve uterus contraction & help in conceiving.
- It nourishes nails, scalp, and hair; prevent nails from cracking, nourishes scalp and effective against hair problems.
- It prevents withdrawal symptoms such as depression, seizures by protecting liver and nervous system.
Safety and Precaution:
Do not use this oil in excessive amount as it may cause bloating or abdominal upset, diarrhea, skin rashes and nausea.
Avoid use of Evening primrose oil during pregnancy or breast feeding women as it can cause complication such as miscarriage and induced labor during pregnancy.
Epilepsy patient should avoid evening primrose oil as it may increase risk of seizures.
It may increase risk of bleeding I patients taking anticoagulants such as aspirin.
Specification of Evening Primrose Oil
Botanical Source – Oenothera biennis
Appearance – Clear light yellow or yellow liquid
Solubility – Practically insoluble in water and In ethanol (96%), miscible with light Petroleum
Relative Density – 0.922 – 0.930
Refractive Index – 1.472 – 1.485
Acid Value – max. 5.0
Peroxide Value – max. 10
Unsaponifiable matter – max. 2.5
Alkaline Impurities – As per standard
Storage – In well fitted container in cool and dark place
