Evening primrose oil, or evening primrose, is one of the basic Western oils that have been used in our country relatively recently. Initially, this drug was used as a material for aromatherapy. To date, it remains exotic, and not everyone knows about its properties. However, evening primrose oil has been used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes for more than one millennium. The first mention of this remedy was found in the records of the American Indians.
A little about the plant
Enotera oil, the price of which is 750–850 rubles, is made from primrose seeds. This is a pretty biennial plant that only opens its buds at nightfall. More than two thousand years ago, North American Indian tribes appreciated the properties of primrose. It is worth noting that evening primrose was one of the main medicines for shamans. This plant has a fleshy rhizome, jagged oblong leaves, as well as tubular flowers of a greenish hue, whichhave several yellow petals in the corolla. Like the night violet, the flower opens only late in the evening. However, the period of its fragrance is short - no more than a day.
Useful properties of primrose, known to history
This amazing plant grows not only in America, but also in Australia, Europe and Asia. Initially ground into a paste, evening primrose seeds were used to treat various injuries and wounds, as well as a remedy for women's diseases and asthma.
Enotera oil was valued not only by the Indians. It was actively used by the Mayan and Inca tribes. In addition, the Peruvian Indians called this plant "drinking blood." They used it as a remedy for wounds, for headaches and digestive problems, for menstrual irregularities, for colic, and to stop internal bleeding. The Chinatecs used evening primrose to fight skin diseases and infertility, and the Mexican Pim tribe used it for colds and fevers.
When such a direction as aromatherapy arose, evening primrose oil began to be studied in more detail. The qualities of this remedy were fully appreciated only in the 70s of the 20th century. During this period, the main feature of the product was revealed - the ability to enhance the therapeutic effect of other essential oils. It is worth noting that the primrose is not a night violet. The evening primrose flower differs not only in appearance, but also in its properties.
Composition of primrose oil
Enotera oil is made from seeds collected in fruits. The product is obtained by a simple method of cold pressing. At the same time, a rather large oil yield is noted: approximately 20–30%. The hardest part is getting the seeds. Therefore, primrose oil is a rare and valuable product.
What is the composition of evening primrose? A flower, or rather its seeds, contains to a lesser or greater extent all the main minerals and vitamins. However, the most important is the fatty acid composition of the oil. The product contains up to 80% linoleic acid, the action of which is enhanced by alpha and gamma linoleic components. But these are not all the features of primrose oil. This product contains rare eicosenoic acid, as well as palmitic, stearic and oleic.
As for the combination of all these components, it is simply unique. Of course, this is not about their concentration, but about their mutually reinforcing ratio. It is this that acts as a kind of stimulator of biological processes. Evening evening primrose oil, which has mostly positive reviews, stands out from the rest in that it is the only herbal composition that is similar in characteristics to fish oil.
Main differences of oil
Enotera oil has a pale yellow, luminous, iridescent, golden hue. As for the aroma, it is very light, barely perceptible. It is dominated by hints of nuts. It also has a light aroma of fish oil. As for the taste, evening primrose oil has a not very pleasant taste. But at the same time, he is not repulsive. The taste of this product is somewhat reminiscent of the pollen of variousflowers.
Uses
It is worth noting that evening primrose oil is rarely used in concentrated form. Usually such a product is used for serious skin lesions. In this case, the product is always mixed with other oils that have the necessary properties, in a ratio of 1:10.
The drug does not leave any traces on the skin. However, this depends on which oil the product has been mixed with. After all, it is in the composition of approximately 90%. The properties provided by such a tool also depend on the base oil. The choice of the main component depends on what disease needs to be cured. In blends, evening primrose oil usually plays the role of an additive that activates the properties of the base substance. This feature of the drug has made it popular in the treatment of chronic, chronic and serious skin ailments.
Skin benefits
Recently, pharmacies began to sell not only bottles with a liquid product, but also evening primrose oil capsules. And this is no accident. After all, the beneficial properties of this product have been proven for a long time. In its pure form, evening primrose oil can relieve irritation. Especially the effect of the product is noticeable on dry and flaky skin. It is worth noting that the product produces a softening effect.
Enoter oil makes the skin look he althier and more beautiful. She just shines from within. At the same time, the product is able to protect the epidermis from premature aging and other changes. Primrose oil has a cleansing, whitening, moisturizing and regenerating effect. All these qualitiesof the product appear in mixtures with base components
Effect on the genitourinary system
Enotera oil, the use of which has become widespread not so long ago, has many healing properties. Most of them appear during the internal use of the product. In the West, this product is very popular. However, in our country, capsules with this oil began to be sold relatively recently. The most valuable quality of the composition is the ability to normalize and regulate the processes occurring in the genitourinary system.
Enotera oil is very useful for women. After all, the drug allows not only to get rid of premenstrual syndrome, but also softens the menopause. The drug allows you to normalize the work of the organs of the genitourinary system in various disorders, including cystic fibrosis, endometriosis and deviations of the menstrual cycle. In addition, evening primrose oil allows you to eliminate dishormonal disorders, regulate the ratio and level of sex hormones, and restore their optimal production.
Other medicinal properties of the product
Enoter oil is often used to normalize blood pressure. It perfectly reduces the overestimated indicator. It should be noted that the product is also used as a therapeutic and prophylactic drug for atherosclerosis, angina and multiple sclerosis. Evening primrose oil can eliminate discomfort in the heart, pain syndromes, thrombophlebitis and consequencesstroke. The composition is also useful for diabetes, arthritis, eczema and allergies.
In addition, the drug is often used to normalize the state of the nervous system, as well as the production of hormones. Evening primrose oil capsules are recommended for various mental disorders, as well as for nervous disorders.
The composition properties are simply unique. Evening primrose oil can be used as a restorative drug in case of weakening of vision, in the presence of inflammatory processes after any disease, for healing wounds, for restoring the epithelium after surgery, and also as a result of weight fluctuations. The drug maintains the tone of the skin.
Evening primrose in cosmetology
Primrose oil is also used in cosmetology. This substance can not only improve the condition of the skin, but also affect varicose veins. The drug allows you to restore and then maintain skin tone. In addition, the drug has a cleansing effect. It allows you to achieve a smooth texture, as well as get rid of age spots.
Enotera oil is the best massage tool. After all, it can enhance the effect of other drugs. This tool allows you to increase the therapeutic effect and achieve deeper relaxation. In addition, primrose oil is a good nutritional supplement and has a good effect on the condition of the hair. They become more radiant, strong and he althy. It is worth noting that such an additive can improve not only the appearance of the hair, but also restore it from the inside. ATIn combination with other evening primrose oils, it allows you to solve many problems associated with curls, from dandruff to hair loss. Also, the drug can be used to care for the cuticle.
Who shouldn't use evening primrose oil
Evening primrose, whose properties are unique, like any medicinal plant, has certain contraindications. Of course, the use of evening primrose seed oil has practically no restrictions. The exception in this case is psoriasis. Its therapy should be carried out under the supervision of a physician, as well as within a limited exposure time.
Do not forget that evening primrose oil affects the sexual sphere. It normalizes the production of hormones and restores some processes. It is for this reason that experts do not recommend the use of this drug during pregnancy. The exception is the approval of the attending physician. And this happens very rarely.
