Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil as Per BP, USP Grade (British and United States Pharmacopeia):
It is a wildflower that grows in eastern & central North America. It is one of the Genus Oenothera biennis. The flowers open in the evening thus name evening primrose, one of the most distinctive features of flowers is the stigma, which has four branches in an X shape.

Know Specification of the Oil:

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Product	EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Botanical Name	Oenothera biennis
Family	Onagraceae
Part of the plant used	Seeds
CAS NO.	90028-66-3
HSN CODE	15159099
EINECS Number	289-859-2
Appearance	Clear light yellow or yellow liquid
PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES-
Refractive Index at 20 C	Between 0.957 to 1.557
Relative density	0.800 - 1.127
Alkaline impurities	As per standard
Unsaponifiable matter	Max 2.5
Peroxide value	Max 10
Acid value	Max 0.5
COMPOSITION OF FATTY ACIDS
Palmitic acid	2% - 14%
Stearic acid	1% - 7%
Oleic acid	3% - 16%
Linoleic acid	45% - 95%
Gamma-Linolenic acid	5% - 18%
Alpha-Linolenic acid	Max 0.5%
Brassicasterol	Max 0.3%
Water	Max 0.1%
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water & in ethanol (96%), miscible with
	light petroleum
Storage	In a well-fitted container in a cool and dry storage area

Evening Primrose Oil History:
This incredible oil was first used by Native Americans as an infusion for its Evening primrose and was used for sedative and astringent properties (Other oil with astringent properties). Evening Primrose was used by Iroquois as a salve for skin problems. Cherokee Indians used to heat the plant's root and apply it to hemorrhoids.

Know Evening Primrose Oil Industrial Uses:
There is no good scientific evidence to support its uses by evening primrose many are used for premenstrual syndrome, Menopause, arthritis (oils for Arthritis), swelling, and other conditions. It is used as a source of essential fatty acids in food.

Oenothera flowers are pollinated by insects such as moths & bees. In the wild, evening primroses act as primary colonizers. They germinate in disturbed soils & can be found in habitats such as dunes, roadsides, and waste areas. It was earlier used by Native Americans to heal wounds & was traditionally eaten and used as a leafy vegetable. Now evening primrose oil is mainly used for the production of its oil which has many therapeutic benefits.

Extraction Method (How We Make?):
It is obtained from seeds of evening primrose plant by Cold Pressed method.

Evening Primrose Oil Properties:
It is a Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid with a characteristic odor.

Know Chemical Composition:
Evening primrose seed oil contains essential fatty acids, substances that, such as vitamins, minerals, etc., are manufactured by the body but are necessary for good health.

7 Amazing Health Benefits and Uses:

1. It can help in preventing chronic fatigue syndrome.
2. EPO is also beneficial for hormonal balance.
3. It reduces the pains associated with premenstrual stress syndrome like breast pain.
4. It contains the properties of Omega-6, so it is used to treat inflammation.
5. Evening Primrose Oil is used to treat symptoms of skin conditions like eczema & dermatitis.
6. It can help with hot flashes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
7. It has a high level of essential fatty acids GLA also called omega-6, which in our body turns into prostaglandins hormones which are necessary for a no. of important functions in our body.

Know Safety & Precautions:
1- It may increase the risk of bleeding in patients taking anticoagulants such as aspirin.
2- People who suffer from epilepsy should not take this oil as it may increase their risk of seizures.
3- It can cause diarrhea, skin rashes & nausea.

Evening Primrose Oil Where to Buy?:
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