Name:  Evening primrose oil

CAS Number:  90028-66-3

EINECS:  289-859-2

 

Evening primrose is a plant native to North America, but it grows in Europe and parts of the Southern Hemisphere as well. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the evening. Evening primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid. Essential fatty acids are required by the body for growth and development, and must be obtained from the diet. Evening primrose oil has been used since the 1930s for eczema (a condition in which the skin becomes inflamed, itchy, or scaly because of allergies or other irritation).

More recently Evening primrose oil has been used for other conditions involving inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Evening primrose oil is used for conditions affecting women's health, such as breast pain associated with the menstrual cycle, menopausal symptoms, and premenstrual syndrome. Other conditions for which evening primrose oil is used include cancer and diabetes. Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose. Evening primrose oil is usually put into capsules for use.

Today, millions of women use the healing powers of evening primrose oil, which contains 8-10% GLA, to help counteract the effects of premenstrual syndrome. Research has shown that evening primrose oil may help alleviate breast pain, bloating, depression, and cramps for women suffering from PMS. There have been many instances where women have seen these symptoms lessen or disappear altogether after they started supplementation with evening primrose oil.

 

Specification

 

Storage:  Stored in the shady, dry and cool place (10-15oC), keep away from strong light and heat.

Shelf life:  Eighteen months when stored properly in a well-closed container. Fill nitrogen after the container is opened and use it out within six months.