Evening Primrose Oil Information

NAME
Evening Primrose oil


LATIN NAME
Oenothera biennis

ORIGIN
China

PARTS USED
Leaves, flowers, seeds and roots


TRADITIONAL HERBAL USES AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
This light clear oil is good for all skin types, it is anti-inflammatory and can be used to treat eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, ageing and damaged skin.

It is used internally to bring relief to the symptoms of PMT.


CONSTITUENTS
Evening primrose oil contains GLA (9-11%) linoleic acid (65-70%) oleic acid (8-12%)


TYPICAL PREPARATIONS AND DOSAGE
Use about 10% Evening primrose oil to 90% of a lighter carrier oil such as Wheatgerm, Sweet Almond or Grapeseed oil.

PRECAUTIONS
None known.