EVENING PRIME ROSE ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Oenothera biennis | Country of Origin | : | Jiangxi, China (Mainland) | Solubility | : | Soluble in 70% of the ethanol and other organic matter | Specific Gravity | : | 0.926 g/mL at 25 °C | Optical Rotation | : | -19° | Refrective Index | : | n20/D 1.479 | Plant Part | : | Seeds | Blend With | : | Rosehip oil · Neem oil | CAS No | : | 65546-85-2 | Flash Point | : | >230 °F | Extraction Method | : | Liquid-Solid Extraction |
|
Description : Evening primrose oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid that has been used to treat everything, including female reproductive tissues, blood channels, the respiratory passages, and the nervous system. Evening primrose oil might help relieve symptoms of notoriously difficult-to-treat and painful skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema.
|
Constituents : linoleic acid , GLA - both are essential components of myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers, and the neuronal cell membrane. |
Uses : Evening primrose oil used for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), breast pain, endometriosis, and symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes. In foods, it also used as a dietary source of essential fatty acids. In manufacturing, evening primrose oil is used in soaps and cosmetics.
|
Benefit : As a diet supplement, Evening Primrose oil is reputed to provide essential fatty acids, importantly gamma-linolenic acid. It also may have anti-inflammatory properties. |
Caution Note: We recommend Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. All of the information and opinions that are provided on this web site are for informational and educational purposes only. This information is not intended to replace medical advice given by a medical practitioner. Anyone considering alternative therapies should consult with their medical professional before using an alternative method of healing. We do not give nor is any opinion on our web site medical advice.
|