Evening Primrose

Botanical Name: Oenothera biennis

Botany and Origins: The evening primrose is a tall, spiky plant that blooms only in the evening, hence its common name. The North American Indian medicine men were the first to recognise its potential as a healing agent and used to brew the seed pods to make an infusion for healing wounds.

Method of Extraction: The oil is extracted out from the seeds.

Cultivation: Certified Organic

Uses: Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids, one in particular, GLA. The GLA found in evening primrose oil is biologically important as it affects much of the enzyme activity in the body. Every process that takes place in the body is triggered by the action of various enzymes, including the production of prostaglandins. These hormones like substances regulate bodily functions. The GLA found in evening primrose oil is a more efficient precursor of arachidonic acid than the linoleic acid found in sunflower seed oil. Studies in evening primrose oil have found that it may be beneficial for improving certain kind of eczema, improving the condition of the hair, nails and skin, relieving premenstrual tension, reducing the production of cholesterol, enabling insulin to work more effectively and preventing inflammation and controlling arthritis. When use in a massage oil, it has been found to be effective for the treatment of eczema and psoriasis, premenstrual tension, rheumatoid arthritis and weight reduction.

Country of Origin: China

Size: 30ml, 50ml, 100ml