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EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Botanical Name : Oenothera biennis
Origin : India
Mode of Extraction : Cold pressed
Parts Used : Seed
Appearence : Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid
Organoleptic properties : Characteristic odour and taste
Refractive index at 20 °C : 1.477- 1.479
Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 0.915-0.40
Solubility : Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
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Extraction
Evening Primrose oil is extracted by means of Cold pressing.
Chemical Composition
Linoleic- 75.5%, Gamma Linolenic- 9.4%, Oleic- 7.0%
Evening Primrose Oil Information
This plant was used by the North American Indian medicine men since time immemorial to make an infusion for healing wounds. Evening primrose oil is exceptionally high in fatty acids, and especially in gamma linolenic acid (GLA) which nutrition wise is important to the body, as it affects many of the enzyme functions in the body.
Evening Primrose Oil Properties
This oil has a characteristic odour and taste.
Evening Primrose Oil Uses:
This oil is used in curing skin related troubles including acne, psoriasis, etc. It is also useful for premenstrual syndrome, breast pain and symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes.
Therapeutic Properties:
This oil has properties like antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-nausea etc.
Blends well with
Lavender Oil, Helichrysum Oil, Vitamin E.
Summary
This oil is obtained by Cold pressing and derived from seed of Evening Primrose . This oil is a pale yellow to golden yellow liquid. Completely herbal oil and used to cure skin related troubles and PMS.
Precautions
Should be taken under medical guidance and should be avoided by children.
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