1. Evening primrose Oenothera biennis L. Excellent medicine for women
Evening primrose is a plant native to North America, with beautiful fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in the evening. This is why the Anglo-Saxons called it "primrose". You can discover its large yellow flowers along the roads or on the wasteland.
Evening primrose is a biennial plant that is very popular in Europe. In late summer, its yellow flowers give way to long, egg-shaped fruits. Each fruit contains about 600 seeds and it is from these seeds that Evening Primrose Oil is produced through the cold pressing process.
2. Attributes of primrose
Evening primrose oil is an exceptional source of essential and polyunsaturated fatty acids from the omega-6 family. It contains an average of 65 to 80% linoleic acid and 8 to 14% gamma-linolenic acid. Evening primrose oil is used in cosmetology to slow down the aging process of the skin because it also helps fight cell oxidation. It is an ideal ally in the fight against mature skin laxity. Evening primrose oil acts directly on the various causes of cellular aging and protects the skin from external influences thanks to its nourishing and moisturizing properties.. All these properties make the oil Evening primrose becomes an ideal anti-wrinkle agent.
In addition, thanks to being rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, it is beneficial for the premenstrual period, in which it promotes female comfort.
3. The main uses of primrose are as follows:
Nourishing the skin
Helps maintain skin suppleness, elasticity and firmness
Helps fight skin aging
Promotes women's comfort during the premenstrual period
Helps maintain hormonal balance
Helps control cholesterol
